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Full 6 days on snow, no other company offers this unique package. Minimum 3 days with ski technique and 3 days with introduction to touring. 2 levels available Beginner / Intermediate
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Our aim is to provide you with a safe, fun and truly unforgettable experience in some of the most exciting and beautiful ski terrain in the world. By combining the skills of top rate ski teaching with high quality guiding, we will help you to develop your skiing and ski touring skills and enjoy the mountains as never before.
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Course: Each course will
bring together the exceptional teaching skills of BASS and the high
quality mountain guiding from Wilderplaces. There will be 12 places
available on each course making a 1:6 instructor/guide ratio.
Typically each course will include;
- All mountain/all terrain skiing skills
- Specific off piste skiing techniques
- Development of individual performance
- Video analysis
- Avalanche awareness
- Use of transceivers
- Intro to Backcountry (skinning)
- Off piste tactics including "safe travel"
Dates:-
Intro to the backcountry courses - 19th to 24th January 2009, 2nd to 7th March 2009
Experienced Level course - 6th to 11th April 2009 (previous off piste and touring skills required)
Cost:- £395 pp course fee
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Course designed for mountaineers wanting to expand into the realms of ski touring and "steep and deep" off piste. Over the last 2 years the course has been attended by everyone from Aspirant Mountain Guides preparing for their final ski exam to Seasonaires looking to ski powder like the best of them.
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If you’re a mountaineer wanting to expand into the realms of ski touring and “steep and deep” off piste then this is the course for you. Unlike most piste skiers you will already have a good understanding of avalanche and mountain hazards – you just need to get your skiing dialled ! The course will focus on all aspects of off-piste performance from different snow types to flat light, steeps and bumps.
The course is being run by BASS Chamonix, with Alison Culshaw instructing. Alison holds the International Ski Teacher Diploma and Mountain Instructor Award. She is also a former Scottish Team racer, and likes nothing more than challenging off piste and touring. Alison’s enthusiasm and patience will ensure that you get the very best out of this course.
The
course will be based in Chamonix, making use of the world class
off-piste venues that the valley offers. The five day course
will consist of a three hour session of focussed tuition each
day giving you the rest of the day to practice. There is also a
day off in the middle of the week for rest, or consolidation.Course Dates for winter 08/09 are:
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8th – 12th Dec (with the 10th as a rest day)
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16th – 20th Dec (with 18th as a rest day)
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12th – 16th Jan (with 14th as a rest day)
The cost of the course is £145 and groups will be a maximum of 6 people. Whatever your level, if you want to really get to grips with the challenges of the off-piste World, book a place on this course now!
"I attended the Off Piste Performance for Mountaineers course run by Alison Culshaw. I would highly recommend BASS and Alison to anyone wanting to improve their off-piste ski performance whether you are a budding Mountain Guide or just keen to hit the steep and deep. Bon ski!
Rob Jarvis, MIC, Aspirant British Mountain Guide, Fort William.
“With my Guides Ski Test rapidly approaching I enrolled on the early season Off Piste Performance for Mountaineers Course. The course was excellent and gave just the right balance of coaching and mileage. I passed my final Ski Test, and now recommend Alison to all my clients wanting to improve their skiing”
Stuart Macdonald, British Mountain Guide, Chamonix.
“Skiing courses are often very expensive, but this course represents excellent value for money. For about the same price as my five day ski pass I enjoyed superb lessons every day. Each day was well structured, and focused on our individual needs. I would recommend this course to anyone”
Pete Rowlands, MIC, North Wales
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- 3 day course (Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon) Ideal for anyone who can get away for that long weekend. 2 days will be with on of our top BASS Instructors and 1 day will be with a Mountain Guide. The Guide day would include skiing off piste at the Grands Montets at Argentiere or the Vallee Blanche (weather/snow permitting).
- Course includes tuition on the hill and video analysis/feedback
- Dates: 17th to 19th January - 27th to 29th March (in association with Alpine Coaching)
- Cost: Course fee £210 pp.
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