Ski touring tour - intermediate

Learn Off piste skiing and ski touring with us! Three days of world-class skiing with top​,​ women-specific instructions from Ex-World Cup ski racer and certified ski instructor Ella Alpiger. This Women's ski touring camp features the latest ski and ski-touring teaching techniques​,​ avalanche safety informations and some hidden Off-piste runs. "It's all about learning off piste skiing technique​,​ backcountry skills​,​ mountain safety​,​ and most importantly​,​ having fun in the outdoors!" We will base out of the beautiful Swiss Val Ferret for 3 days of adventure skiing. Our goal is to ski the best hidden places for the given conditions​,​ and provide you with coaching and instruction in skiing off piste. "It’s a unique ski program that makes it easier​,​ faster and more fun to learn." Women's ski touring camp Itinerary Pays du Saint Bernard Arrival day We pick you up at Martigny train station at 6pm and drive into the Swiss Val Ferret (20'). We welcome you at Sylvianes cozy Chalet for a first get together. Come enjoy a dinner in the kitchen and a glas of wine infront of the fire place. Night and dinner at Chalet in Val Ferret Day 1: Off piste skiing work shop and avalanche rescuing From piste to Off piste work shop in the ski area of Liddes near Grand Saint Bernard Pass. We ski where we find the nicest snow. Get tips on your skiing skills and technique to help you improve in a variety of ski conditions and terrain. Work on technique and mental preparation that will improve your skiing in the backcountry​,​ in steeps​,​ trees​,​ narrow chutes and crud. Learn how to search with your avalanche transceiver in the afternoon on a short ski tour. An important skill you have to know! Before heading back to the Chalet we stop at the local cheese factory to get our Raclette cheese for dinner. Night and dinner at the Chalet in Val Ferret. Day 2:  Ski touring intro La Fouly​,​ Switzerland A short drive brings us to our Offpiste work shop in the morning in the small ski area of  La Fouly. It's a secret spot for powder lovers and offers also some great tree skiing. Practice the tips you have learned yesterday. Now we are ready to bring our back country skiing to the next level. We start with a short ski tour in the afternoon where you learn all about ascending with skins on your skis​,​ ski touring itineraries and snow safety information. Night and dinner at the Chalet​,​ enjoy a glas of wine at the fire place and check out today's skiing videos. Day 3: Ski tour  With a picknick and all necessary things in our backpack we skin up into the mountains. We use and try all our new learned skills and enjoy a day in the peaceful mountains. The course finishes at 4pm at the train station in Martigny. Changes to the itinerary: The programme is given as an indication only. Changes and adaptation may be made to suit current technical criteria​,​ safety requirements and weather conditions. Fees: 3 Skiers:            910.00CHF ​/​skier 5 skiers:             772.00CHF ​/​skier Skiing only*:     500.00CHF ​/​skier  (*Min. 3 skiers: accommodation​/​half board​,​ ski pass and transport not included in the skiing only program) Included: Professional teaching and organisation​,​ 2 ski passes​,​ 3 nights in a traditional Chalet with half board in shared rooms​,​ lots of information about ski touring and avalanche rescuing​,​ mental training tips​,​ pick up and drop off at Martigny train station Not included: Transportation to and back from Martigny​,​ lunches​,​ drinks​,​ personal insurance​,​ personal equipment (let us know if you need ski touring and avalanche safety equipment​,​ it can be rented).