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Oak Course
Location
Arolla
Estimated Duration
7 Hours
Group size
1-2 participants
Level
Extreme
Cost
€700 per person
activity video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHtPl59tzqz/?igsh=azBxNXlsNG5kcm92 Experience steep, technical skiing in Arolla’s iconic couloirs. Perfect your turns on challenging terrain, navigate a thrilling ascent to the entrance, and enjoy an adrenaline-packed descent in powder and mixed conditions. price: 1 person 700chf 2 people 380chf / person
• avalanche kit
• skins
• crampons skis
• crampons boots
• ice axe
• abseiling kit
1. Introduction to Steep Skiing Techniques 2. Safety Briefing and Equipment Check 3. Warm-up Runs on Controlled Terrain 4. Progression to Steeper Slopes 5. Individual Skill Refinement 6. Safety Practices in Steep Terrain 7. Wrap-up and Feedback Session
• 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