Mountain-Guides Winter - Ski Touring Introduction
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email info@mountain-guides.net tel +33 (0)6 08 25 33 53Ski Touring Introduction - Course Summary (5 Days Based in Chamonix)
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Based in Chamonix with its dramatic scenery the area is perfect to start ski
touring with countless tours at all levels. Mountain Guides ski touring course is
designed for the competent skier with some off-piste experience who wishes to
explore the skiing opportunities away from the ski areas. By teaching the use of
ski touring equipment and techniques along with avalanche awareness skills
we will give you the experience and knowledge to start ski touring with your friends
or join one of Mountain - Guides other ski tours such as the world famous High Level Route.| Day 1 | Off piste skiing, transceiver training and basic ski touring skills |
| Day 2 | A short ski tour, from Brevent to the Aiguillette des Houches, avalanche awareness and crevasse rescue skills |
| Day 3 | A longer ski tour on glaciated terrain from Argentiere over the Col du Passon climbing a couloir with axes and crampons and descending to La Tour. |
| Day 4 & 5 | A two day ski tour staying overnight in the Grand St Bernard Monastry. |
Pre-Requisites
Participants on this course must be able to ski red runs confidently and must have some off-piste skiing experience.
Dates (Mon to Fri 5 Days)
- Monday 01 March - Friday 05 March 2010
- Monday 29 March - Friday 02 April 2010.
Prices
- £375.00 per person
- Minimum group size - 4
- Maximum group size - 6.
What is Included
- Equipment: harness, probe, shovel & transceiver
- In-resort transport
- Mountain guide fees.
What is Not Included
- Accommodation
- Insurance
- Lift/ telepherique passes
- Meals
- Ski pass if required
- Travel to and from Chamonix
- (Cost of one night half board in a mountain hut will be an additional cost) of approximately €35).
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For further information about mountain guides courses email info@mountain-guides.net or telephone +33 (0)6 08 25 33 53.