Avalanche Training Course 1
Description
Avalanche course SBV (Swiss Mountain Guide Association) Certification Winter Level 1
The SWISS MOUNTAIN TRAINING certificate raises awareness of the dangers that lurk in the mountains and teaches you the right way to react in the event of avalanches. The two-stage training system with certification in accordance with the quality and safety standards of Swiss mountain guides is taught by the certified ZERMATTERS mountain guides.
SWISS MOUNTAIN TRAINING 1 (SMT 1)
Course content and objectives
The module “Winter 1: safety and avalanches” is a one-day course that imparts the following learning objectives:
- Familiarizing yourself with your equipment
- Understanding the avalanche bulletin
- Knowing how to wear your avalanche transceiver and how it works
- Awareness of the main winter hazards (avalanches, cold, weather hazards, disorientation, falls, etc.)
- Introduction to the 3x3 method
- Recognizing the four typical avalanche situations and being able to answer the following question: “What is the greatest danger today?”
- Understanding the general risk reduction measures (“Safer Six”)
- Being able to perform a simple rescue
Services included
- Course leader: Certified ZERMATTERS mountain guide (UIAA – International Federation of Mountain Guides/IFMGA)
- Course documentation
- SWISS MOUNTAIN TRAINING WINTER 1 certificate
Prices
- Group courses for 4 or more people: CHF 265 per person
Dates
- Every Saturday starting from 10 December 2023
Meeting point
08:15am at ZERMATTERS Homebase
More information
Cancellation policy
If the reservation is cancelled, modified or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
Payment policy
The total payment of the reservation is required at the time of booking.
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