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Avalanche safety basic course - Andermatt by Mammut Alpine School

Staying safe out there! | 2 Days

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
4.6 km
Ascent
1.2 km
Descent
14 m
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
1.5 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
38˚
Avalanche safety basic course - Andermatt by Mammut Alpine School Map

Sound avalanche training is essential for anyone who spends their time in the mountains away from groomed slopes and trails during the winter months. Our Avalanche Safety - Basic Course offers you a comprehensive combination of theory and practical training. You will learn how to assess snow conditions from the planning stage of a tour to its realization, therefore laying the foundation for future ski tours.

Description

This course is suitable for ski tourers and snowboarders.

For more information: https://www.mammutalpineschool.com/en/grundkurs-lawinen-andermatt/

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Best time to visit

between December and April

Features

  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons
  • Glacier kit

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