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Oak Course
Location
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Estimated Duration
6 Hours
Group size
2-6 participants
Join us for a transformative 1-day course designed to elevate your skiing skills and confidence on steep slopes. Under the expert guidance of Dave Searle, you'll learn essential techniques such as steep turns, belaying a skier, skiing with a rope, and making smooth transitions in steep terrain. If conditions permit, we will tackle a few short steep runs near the resort. This course is perfect for advanced skiers looking to enhance their abilities and safety in challenging terrains.
• avalanche kit
• skins
• crampons boots
• ice axe
• abseiling kit
1. Introduction to Steep Skiing Techniques 2. Steep Turns 3. Belaying a Skier 4. Skiing with a Rope 5. Transitions 6. Tips and tricks. 5. Transitions 6. Choosing the Best Conditions 7. Practical Application on Short Steep Runs (conditions permitting)
• 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.
Level
Advanced
Cost
€200 per person
• 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.

Dave Searle
IFMGA guide
I’m a British IFMGA guide based in Chamonix where I’ve been resident for the past 15 years. I’ve been Guiding since 2019 and I’m focused on ski mountaineering in the winter and technical mountaineering in the summer. I also create instructional content on instagram and YouTube to help you learn and progress. If you search my name I should pop up. 😊 I’m also part of the Oak team (co founder) I hope you like the app and continue to use it!