We focus on ski touring in avalanche-prone terrain, route selection, companion rescue using transceiver, shovel, and probe, and how you can independently assess avalanche risks based on observations and available information.

Course Location: Courses can be held at Brokke, Bjørnevasshytta, and Hovden, all suitable locations in Setesdal.

Duration: 2 days

Day 1:

Theory:

• Trip planning.
• Avalanche and weather forecasts.
• Overview of essential equipment for tours in steep terrain.

Practical tasks:

• Transceiver check.
• Snow profiles and route selection.
• Identifying areas protected from weather and wind.
• Anticipating danger signals and terrain traps.
• Ski techniques in off-piste terrain.

Day 2:

Theory:

• Assessing steep terrain.
• What to do if you witness an avalanche.
• Transceiver search.

Practical experience on a tour:

• Transceiver check.
• Multi-victim transceiver search.
• Kick turns and safe route selection.
• Off-piste skiing.