Introduction to Avalanche Safety

This course is for anyone who wants to learn more about safe ski touring.

Price: From 3500 NOK

This course is for anyone who wants to learn more about safe ski touring. It provides a solid introduction to avalanche safety and awareness.

This course covers essential skills:

Using an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.
Basic knowledge of snow and avalanches.
Terrain awareness and navigation.
What should you bring on a ski tour?

The aim is that, after completing the course, you will be able to plan your own trips in simple terrain and understand what constitutes avalanche terrain and how to avoid it. You will also learn how to use an avalanche transceiver and rescue equipment.

Out on the Skis

We start both days with a one-hour theory session indoors.

The rest of the day is spent out in the mountains, where we explore varied terrain. We practise and discuss different route choices, assess the snow and learn how to use safety equipment.

The aim of the course is to enable you to recognise avalanche terrain and make safe decisions in the winter mountains.

Welcome!

Are you an experienced ski tourer? Check out our Advanced Avalanche Course.

Suited fore

New to ski touring? This course is for those who want to learn more about snow and travelling safely in the winter mountains.

Equipment

Ski touring equipment (available for hire), winter clothing and avalanche rescue equipment (available for hire).

Meeting point

Trevarefabrikken 08:30

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   I Fri Natur - Mountain guides Lofoten
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   Henrik Torper 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommended! Best guides in Lofoten for ski and climbing! I recently joined Klatreakademiet to develop my skills in traditional (TRAD) climbing and had an amazing experience. We climbed the front side of Svolværgeita, Gandalfveggen, and several other fantastic locations.The local guides are highly experienced and great at creating a fantastic learning environment. If you are planning to climb or ski in Lofoten, this is definitely the company to use. I highly recommend them! Thank’s to Vegard and Håvard
  
 
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   Jan Kaus 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely recommended! Climbing Svolværgeita was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to the Lofoten Islands. The guiding was outstanding from start to finish - professional, relaxed, and always focused on our safety. I felt completely safe and well looked after throughout the entire tour. Our guide’s experience, calm attitude, and passion for the mountains turned the climb into an unforgettable experience. The breathtaking views, excellent organization, and the overall atmosphere made it a truly amazing adventure. If you’re planning to climb Svolværgeita, this is the company to go with. Thank you for an incredible experience - we would book with you again anytime! Best regards Jan
  
 
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   Barwago Mohamed 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Første gang vi klatra ute, og det var gøy og føltes trygt hele veien. Litt skummelt i starten, men det gikk fort over siden instruktøren vår, Vegard, var rolig og forklarte ting godt. 10/10 anbefaler det. Fikk lyst til å klatre mer ute nå.
  
 
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   Merna Rezk 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did the Svolværgeita climb with Vegard, and he made it so seamless! I had no climbing experience at all, but Vegard was patient enough for us to take our time in the climb, ensured to tell us all about the safety and gave tips on how to climb the tough parts! I would definitely recommend them and would definitely come again for future climbs :)!
  
 
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   Åsmund Rokne 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Anbefales på det sterkeste for både kurs og turer!
  
 
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   Sarah H 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Super fint skred och ski kurs med masse nye information och mycket lokal kunskap! Kan absolut rekommendera till alla som vill lära sig mer om vara ute i skredterräng.
  
 
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   Joakim Wathne 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dyktige og kunnskapsrike gjeng, 2 gode uker på ski og skredakademiet! Kan anbefale både Ifrinatur og ski og skredakademiet!
  
 
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   Hans Are Fossland 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. To utrolig lærerike uker på Ski- og skredakademiet i Lofoten. Dyktige og engasjerte guider delte masse kunnskap om snø, skred og trygge veivalg i fjellet. Samtidig fikk vi oppleve fantastisk natur og mange flotte skiturer. Kan virkelig anbefales til alle som vil bli tryggere på ski i vinterfjellet.⛷️
  
 
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   Johanne Eidsvold 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Verdens beste folk! Vi hadde en fantastisk hyggelig og nyttig helg hvor vi lærte mye om skred og natur. Burde være obligatorisk med et kurs hos I Fri Natur<3