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Group Off-Piste Ski Courses
Our Group Off-Piste Ski Courses are perfect for those wanting to push themselves, explore new terrain, develop their skills and find the best snow in the resort.
We run our off-piste groups at six levels, from Introduction to Off-Piste to Touring and Backcountry sessions. Whatever your current ability, we have a course for you.
If you want to explore the incredible off-piste available but don’t know the resort, don’t have the kit or don’t have a group you trust to ski with, then our off-piste courses are perfect for you.
Explore and develop your skills with a team of skiers with similar abilities. Our off-piste specialist instructors will show you the resort’s best-kept secrets while keeping you safe.
Explore the best terrain, spend time with friends and family and don’t break the bank.
Choose Your Off-Piste Course
Off-Piste Guiding and Coaching
Off-Piste Essentials Course
New Generation – Off-Piste Level 1
Ski Club Of GB – Off-Piste Red
2 x 4 Hour Sessions
290€ per person
Off-Piste Technique Course
New Generation – Off Piste Level 2
Ski Club Of GB – Off-Piste Silver
2 x 4 Hour Sessions
290€ per person
Off-Piste Performance Course
New Generation – Off-Piste Level 3
Ski Club Of GB – Off-Piste Purple
2 x 4-Hour Sessions
290€ per person
Off-Piste Expert Course
New Generation – Off-Piste Level 4
Ski Club Of GB – Off-Piste Gold
2 x 4 Hour Sessions
290€ per person
Learn to Ski Tour
New Generation Ski Level 5 / Off-Piste 1
Ski Club Of GB – On Piste Purple
2 x 4 Hour Sessions
290€ per person
Touring and Backcountry Course
New Generation – Off-Piste Level 4
Ski Club Of GB – Off-Piste Gold
2 x 6 Hour Sessions
435€ per person
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Off-Piste Ski Course Overview
Our off-piste ski courses run in 6 formats to cater for every skill and confidence level. When choosing your off-piste course it is best to think about not just your technical ability but how close to the edge of your comfort zone you would like to be pushed.
You may be a strong technical piste skier but away from the crowds off-piste – this is only half the picture. Confidence can play a huge part. If you’re unsure of which option is best for you, please contact our team, who are on hand to help you find the perfect lesson.
Our ski instructors will always place your safety at the heart of every decision they make. They will endeavour to find you the best snow conditions (fluffy, deep snow) in the ski area but have to balance this with avalanche safety and the level of the group.
Off-Piste Essentials Ski Course
The perfect off-piste course for competent on-piste skiers looking to make their first turns away from the marked runs. If you’ve explored skiing at the side of the piste but have yet to venture any further, this is also an excellent course for you.
What you’ll cover
- What avalanche safety equipment is and how to use it
- Basic avalanche search and rescue techniques
- On-piste exercises and drills to develop the skills essential for off-piste skiing
- The skills needed to ski the current snow conditions and put these into practice off-piste
- An introduction to reading terrain to pick a safe travel route off-piste
Minimum Level: New Generation – Off-Piste Level 1 | SCGB Off-Piste Red
Equipment required: Transceiver, shovel and probe. We can provide this equipment for you if requested at the time of booking.*
Off-Piste Technique Booster Ski Course
An off-piste course for skiers who have skied some off-piste before or have already completed our Off-Piste Essentials course. You should have some experience using Avalanche Safety Equipment and be comfortable skiing all marked runs regardless of the conditions.
What you’ll cover
- A brief refresher course on avalanche safety equipment.
- How to dig a snow pit. Your instructor will then explain the snowpack, showing you the season’s layers and snow story. So you can understand what’s under your feet. A vital skill in making good decisions off-piste
- The skills needed to ski in the current snow conditions
- Applying those skills in variable snow while exploring and having fun on gentle off-piste terrain.
- How to use your turn shape to control your speed as you descend and learn to pick and ski your line.
- How to ski safely off-piste
- How to manage a group
- Where to stop and regroup safely
- Line selection to minimise exposure
Minimum Level: New Generation – Off-Piste Level 2 | SCGB Off-Piste Silver
Equipment required: Transceiver, shovel and probe. We can provide this equipment for you if requested at the time of booking.*
Off-Piste Performance Course
Our Off-Piste Performance Foundations course is for skiers who understand the mountains and their potential hazards. The course focuses on ski technique and adventure. Giving you the skills and knowledge to ski more advanced off-piste terrain safely and with a little more style.
This course will have no avalanche awareness training, safety training or drills. Technical feedback will be given on the move as we dial in your technique off-piste and have a great time.
What you’ll cover
Get simple yet effective techniques to ski:
- Powder
- Sun Crust
- Narrow Gullies/Couloirs
- Variable
- Ice
Tactics to help you:
- Ski smoothlyPick lines through trees and tight spaces
- Feel more confident on exposed terrain
- Use your turn shape to control your speed.
Minimum Level: New Generation – Off-Piste Level 3 | SCGB On-Piste Purple
Fitness level: Able to ski for 6 hours (with a break ) in off-piste and variable terrain and being able to stand back up by yourself in case of a fall.
Equipment required: Off-piste skis. Water and snacks. Transceiver, shovel, and probe. We can provide Transceiver, Shovel and Probe if requested at the time of booking.*
Off-Piste Expert Course
Spend a day challenging your off-piste technique and skills whilst exploring world-famous terrain. Our Off-Piste Performance Ski Course is the ultimate way to explore the resort, improve your skiing and find the best snow.
What you’ll cover
- Personal Performance Awareness and Goal Setting
- Refinement of Steering movements
- Off-piste and Freeride skills
- Terrain, snow and line tactics
- Technical and tactical skills for skiing steeper slopes
- Technical and tactical skills for skiing gullies and couloirs
Minimum Level: New Generation – Off-Piste Level 4 | SCGB Off-Piste Gold
Fitness level: Able to ski for 6 hours (with a break ) in off-piste and variable terrain and being able to stand back up by yourself in case of a fall.
Equipment required: Off-piste skis. Water and snacks. Transceiver, shovel, and probe. We can provide Transceiver, Shovel and Probe if requested at time of booking.
Learn to Ski Tour
An introduction to ski touring for intermediate and advanced skiers who have never ski toured before. This course explores the skills and techniques linked to going uphill. You’ll stay close to the marked runs and in most resorts, will have the option of a pisted descent if you prefer.
What you’ll cover
- Explanation of the equipment and how it works
- How to use the equipment on and off-piste, and the basic skills required for touring uphill.
- How to pace yourself, move efficiently and conserve your energy
- How to step/kick turn
- How to adjust your technique when descending on a lightweight touring setup
Minimum Level: New Generation – On-Piste Level 5 | SCGB On-Piste Silver
Equipment required: Skis with touring bindings, skins, transceiver, shovel, and probe. We can provide Transceiver, Shovel and Probe if requested at time of booking.
Touring and Backcountry Courses
Spend a day away from the crowd’s Ski Touring in one of the world’s most beautiful mountain ranges. Explore hidden terrain and secret powder stashes.
What you’ll cover
- A brief overview of the snowpack, local weather forecast and avalanche risk bulletin.
- 500m+ of vertical ascent, taking in the spectacular scenery and learning about the environment around you. Your instructor will share the names of the prominent peaks in the area, the valleys that divide them and the local features and terrain traps. So you can start thinking about planning your routes.
- Improve your kick turns on steep ascents, balance touring on difficult terrain, and work on your movements to improve your efficiency.
- Terrain, snow and line tactics to pick your line down the face you’re skiing.
Minimum Level: New Generation – Off-Piste Level 4 | SCGB Off-Piste Gold
Fitness level: Able to ski for 6 hours (with a break ) in off-piste and variable terrain and being able to stand back up by yourself in case of a fall.
Equipment required: Touring skis and bindings with skins. A minimum of 1 litre of water, snacks and a picnic lunch. Transceiver, shovel, and probe. We can provide Transceiver, Shovel and Probe if requested at the time of booking.
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