Intro to Off-Piste Ski Courses

What to expect

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.

Our approach seamlessly combines exceptional teaching with expert guidance, creating a win-win scenario for all participants. Our Intro courses focus primarily on skill development. You’ll spend time learning how to use essential safety equipment and the basics of avalanche safety before starting to explore suitable off-piste terrain. Some time will also be spent on piste to develop skills and test your technique.

We’ll continuously adjust the focus between instruction and guiding to accommodate varying ski levels, weather conditions, snow quality, and individual needs. You’ll learn technical skills while soaking in breathtaking landscapes, incredible descents, and the best of everything the resort has to offer.

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

Who is it For?

This course is perfect for skiers who:

• Are competent on-piste skiers looking to make their first turns away from the marked runs.
• Have explored skiing at the side of the piste but have yet to venture any further.
• Are primarily working on linking turns in variable conditions.
• Have skied for at least 5 weeks.
• Have between 0 and 2 weeks of off-piste experience.

For more information, see our off-piste level guide.