Group Off-Piste Ski Lessons

Off-Piste Technique Booster

Boost your off-piste game with our Technique Booster course. It’s for skiers who have tried off-piste before or finished our Off-Piste Essentials course. This course is perfect if you’re already familiar with avalanche safety equipment. And, comfortable on all marked runs, no matter the conditions.

What You’ll Experience:

• Avalanche Safety Refresher – Refresh your knowledge of avalanche safety equipment.
• Snowpack Analysis – Learn to dig a snow pit and understand the layers. Your instructor will guide you through reading the snow story beneath your feet. A crucial skill for making informed decisions off-piste.
• Skill Enhancement – Develop the necessary skills to ski current snow conditions confidently.
• Practical Application – Use your skills on off-piste terrain. Focus on fun and exploration. Learn to manage your speed through turn shaping and master the art of picking and skiing your line.
• Off-Piste Best Practice – Learn to ski safely off-piste. This includes managing a group. Picking safe places to stop and regroup and choosing lines that minimize exposure.

Equipment Needed:

A transceiver, shovel, and probe are required. If you need these, let us know when booking, and we’ll provide everything you need.*

Off-Piste Advanced Course

For skiers who already have an understanding of the mountains and their potential hazards. Our Off-Piste Performance course is about improving your technique and confidence. Unlocking more challenging off-piste terrain. And, helping you ski with power and style.

What You’ll Cover:

• Advanced Techniques – Develop effective skills for skiing in diverse conditions. These include powder, sun crust, narrow gullies or couloirs, variable snow, and ice.
• Tactical Skills – Improve your ability to ski smoothly. Choose the best lines through trees and tight spaces. Boost your confidence on exposed terrain. And master controlling your speed with precise turns.

Note: This course focuses on ski technique. It does not include avalanche or safety training or drills. You’ll get real-time technical feedback as you ski. This allows for immediate improvement and enjoyment.

Requirements:

• Fitness Level Required – You can ski for 6 hours in off-piste and variable conditions, with breaks. You can recover from falls on your own.

Equipment Needed:

A transceiver, shovel, and probe are also required. We can provide these if requested at the time of your 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 best way to explore the resort. It will improve your skiing and help you 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

Requirements:

• Fitness level – Able to ski for 6 hours (with a break ) in off-piste and variable terrain. You can stand back up by yourself after 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

Our Learn to ski tour course is for strong piste skiers who want to explore further. It provides a safe, guided introduction to ski touring. Letting you learn the key skills while staying near familiar runs. You will have the comfort of knowing a groomed descent is always an option.

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

Requirements:

• Fitness level – Able to ski for 6 hours (with a break) You can stand back up by yourself after a fall.

Equipment required:

Skis with touring bindings, skins, and safety gear. Transceiver, shovel, and probe. We can provide Transceiver, Shovel and Probe if requested at time of booking.

Touring and Backcountry Courses

Escape the crowds. Join us for a Ski Touring adventure in one of the world’s most stunning mountain ranges. Find hidden terrain. Secret powder stashes. And unseen faces.

What You’ll Experience:

• Understand the day’s snowpack, local weather, and avalanche risks.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Fitness level – You can ski for 6 hours in varied off-piste conditions.

Equipment required:

Touring skis and bindings with skins. At least 1 litre of water, snacks, and a picnic lunch. You must have safety gear: a transceiver, shovel, and probe. You can also rent these items when you book.