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Breithorn mountain tour from Zermatt Guided: Private or group
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The correct behavior during avalanches can save lives. Learn in this course to act well and assess the dangerous situation correctly.
Swiss Mountain Training 1 Avalanche Course from Zermatt
Activity provider: Zermatters5.0 (2 Reviews)
The correct behavior during avalanches can save lives. Learn in this course to act well and assess the dangerous situation correctly.
Validity
All day
Mobile ticket accepted
Use your phone or print out the voucher
Meeting point
ZERMATTERS Homebase, Bahnhofstrasse 58, 3920 Zermatt
Free cancellation
Full refund in case of cancellation up to 0h before start
Languages
German, English, French
From CHF 265
From CHF 265
- Includes
- Highlights
- Offers
- Description
- Learning objectives
- Important Information
- Meeting Points
Includes
Avalanche course
Accompaniment by experienced mountain guide
Course documents
Certificate SWISS MOUNTAIN TRAINING WINTER 1
Ski pass (from 79.- CHF per day)
Highlights
- Learn the correct behavior in case of avalanches in the mountains
- Learn how to use avalanche transceivers and how they work
- Get introduced to the 3x3 method and understand the general measures for risk reduction
- Certificate Swiss Mountain Training Winter 1
Offers
- Private mountain guide: 1-2 participants
- In a group: from 4 people
Description
In avalanches, the correct behavior can save lives. Learn in this course the correct action and assessment in avalanche situations. This course takes place in the beautiful winter landscape of Zermatt. To participate in the course you should be confident on skis and be able to ski most of the slopes. Do not forget your ski pass!
The course contents range from situation assessment to the practical rehearsal of a rescue. Among other things, you will learn how to use an avalanche transceiver and be introduced to the 3x3 method. The course is conducted by a certified mountain guide with a lot of experience. At the end of the course all participants will receive the SWISS MOUNTAIN TRAINING WINTER 1 certificate.
Practical information:
- In group: min. 15 years old
- Avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe and airbag can be rented in Zermatt
Learning objectives
- Know your own equipment
- Understand the avalanche bulletin
- Know how to wear your own avalanche beacon and how it works
- Be aware of the main dangers in winter (avalanches, cold, weather dangers, loss of orientation, falls...)
- Be introduced to the 3x3 method
- Know the 4 typical avalanche situations and be able to answer the following question: "What is the main danger today?"
- Understand the general risk reduction measures ("Safer Six")
- Be able to perform a simple rescue
Important Information
- Requirements: good skier
- Take along: Ski equipment and clothing, helmet, ski pass, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, airbag, food
Meeting Points
ZERMATTERS Homebase, Bahnhofstrasse 58, 3920 Zermatt
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