ATC course: excursion planning (02.02.20)

An "advanced" course for those who already regularly practice ski touring (or snowshoeing).

We are pleased to offer you a technical and practical course for those who want to improve their knowledge of how to plan an excursion with skis or snowshoes. The day includes a theoretical part, research exercises at our ATC center and in the afternoon practice on the field. 

Sign up now, places are limited!

Program:
08.30 - 09.00 Collection of tickets (at the ticket office n°1 at the departure station)
09.00 - 09.10 Ascent by cable-car
09.15 - 12.00  Theory (at the SSSS Châlet in Pesciüm) 
- Planning the trip with "White risk" 
- Risk reduction methods 
- Interpretation of the avalanche and weather bulletin 
10.15 - 12.00 People search exercises (at the ATC centre in Pesciüm)

13.15 - 16.00 Practice 

Cost: CHF 100.- (ascent and lunch not included)
Shovel, ARVA and probe rental CHF 30.- (on reservation)

Equipment: remember to bring a backpack

Registration (before 31.01.20, at 12.00: iscrizioni@airolo.swiss 
(name, surname, telephone number, address and date of birth) 

Participants: minimum 4 - maximum 8

Technical Guide: Nikita Uboldi (Mountain Guide)