Avalanche Course

The mountains are as humbling as they are beautiful. Understanding snow, terrain, and decision-making is what turns adventure into longevity.

My avalanche courses are designed to give you the skills and mindset to travel safely in the backcountry — whether you’re skiing, climbing, or mountaineering. With years of experience teaching avalanche awareness across Europe and Iceland, I combine hands-on field learning with real-world decision-making to build true mountain confidence.

Overview

Avalanche education is an essential step for anyone venturing off-piste or into the backcountry.
This course blends classroom learning, field exercises, and guided scenarios to help you understand snowpack, weather, terrain, and human factors.
You’ll learn to recognize warning signs, plan safe tours, and respond effectively in emergencies.

With a strong background in avalanche studies from Sweden, Switzerland, and France, and professional experience with the Icelandic Search and Rescue Team, I bring international knowledge and practical insight from real mountain environments.
I also hold the CAA Level 1 Avalanche Technician License (Canadian Avalanche Association) and have taught avalanche safety through multiple guiding and educational platforms.

Ability Level

Suitable for all backcountry users, from beginners to experienced tourers and climbers.
Ideal for anyone skiing off-piste, ski touring, splitboarding, or alpinism.
No prior avalanche training required.

Meeting Point

Chamonix (base location), with options to run courses in Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Swiss Valais, or Iceland on request.
Meeting times vary with course length and weather.

Course Options

1-Day Avalanche Awareness

A practical introduction to avalanche safety: recognizing hazards, safe route selection, and efficient companion rescue.

2-Day Avalanche Skills Course

In-depth study of snowpack, terrain traps, weather patterns, and group decision-making. Includes multiple rescue scenarios and terrain analysis sessions.

Custom & Advanced Courses

Tailored programs for ski guides, instructors, or advanced tourers focusing on leadership, group management, and complex rescue techniques.

Topics Covered

Avalanche formation and types
Terrain analysis and route selection
Weather and snowpack interpretation
Human factors and group dynamics
Emergency preparedness and rescue
Use of transceiver, shovel, and probe
Strategic shoveling and companion rescue drills

Ratio

Up to 6 participants per guide (6:1) for awareness courses.
Up to 6:1 for advanced or rescue-intensive sessions.

Price

From €600 per day for a 1-4 people.
From €700 per day for 5-6 people.
Private instruction or custom group courses available — prices vary by group size and location.

Prices include instruction, group rescue gear, and educational materials.

Included

Instruction by IFMGA-certified mountain guide & CAA Level 1 Avalanche Technician.
Use of group rescue gear (transceivers, probes, shovels, ropes).
Course handouts and snow profile materials.
Certificate of completion (optional).