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Oak Course
Location
Sion
Estimated Duration
7 Hours
Group size
3-6 participants
Level
Beginner
Cost
€140 per person
🏔️ Avalanches Rescue Course ❄️ Stay safe in the mountains while having fun! 🌨️ This hands-on course teaches essential avalanche rescue skills: • Probing techniques 🧭 • Transceiver (DBA) search 📡 • Shoveling strategies ⛏️ • Rescue planning & strategy 🗺️ Combine theory and real-life field exercises to gain confidence and be ready to act in an avalanche emergency. 👷♂️💨 Perfect for anyone who loves mountain adventures! 🏔️ 140CHF/person Renting Avalanche Kit +25CHF (no bagpack)
• avalanche kit
1. Introduction to Avalanche Safety 2. Probing Techniques 3. Transceiver Search Techniques 4. Shoveling Strategies 5. Rescue Planning & Strategy 6. Real-life Field Exercises
• Guides on Oak are verified by Oak, but users should independently confirm a guide’s qualifications.
• Participants are responsible for ensuring their skill level and fitness are suitable for the activity.
• Individuals should only attempt techniques or terrain they feel personally confident with.
• All instructions and safety guidance from the guide should be followed at all times.
• Users must ensure their own equipment is appropriate and in safe working condition.
• Mountain activities carry inherent risks, and participation is at the user’s own discretion.
• Adequate insurance covering mountain travel and rescue is essential.
• Relevant medical information should be shared with the guide.
• Plans may change due to weather or safety considerations, and users should be prepared for this.

Didac Bartolome
IFMGA guide
I’m Didac, a IFMGA mountain guide, canyoning guide, ex-profreerider, surfer and paraglider. Now based in Switzerland. I’ve worked in the Alps, the Pyrenees, Norway, Iceland, and New Zealand, and I’ve explored a few more places along the way. Always happy to climb, ski, or go mountaineering with you all! Instagram: @didacguide