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Backcountry Safety & Avalanche Awareness

Booking now for the coming season, courses in Gulmarg run 1 Dec – 31 Mar.

Backcountry Safety & Avalanche Awareness

Before heading deeper into the mountains, understanding the environment is as important as skiing well.

Duration
1–2 days
Level
Intermediate / Advanced / Expert
Discipline
Skiing

Topics may include

  • Avalanche Awareness
  • Terrain Recognition
  • Snow & Weather
  • Route Planning
  • Equipment Familiarisation
  • Decision-Making
A good choice if

You are developing an interest in off-piste or backcountry skiing and want a stronger foundation in mountain awareness.

Content and activities are adapted to the experience of participants and the qualifications of the instructor or guide.

Everything the sessions cover, mountain safety & backcountry awareness

This course is offered on the following dates:

  • 1 Dec – 31 Mar

Places are confirmed by our team in Gulmarg. Advance reservations are required.

  1. This programme provides mountain-safety and avalanche awareness education. It does not constitute professional avalanche certification unless explicitly stated.
  2. Lift tickets are not included and are bought separately.

What’s included

  • Certified instructor