Immerse yourself in the world of alpine safety and nature conservation. Here you’ll learn how to protect yourself and the natural environment in the mountains. From avalanche awareness to sustainable behaviour – everything is explained in a practical way.
Topics: Theory
- Introduction and detailed information on equipment
- Types of avalanches
- Weather
- Terrain features
- Alpine protected areas, flora and fauna
- Avalanche danger levels
- Group dynamics
- Gathering and analysing information on avalanche conditions, weather, the area, the group and the route
- Sustainable tour planning
Field exercises
- Risk management
- Hazard assessment
- Terrain assessment
- Local safe zones
- Flora and fauna
- Decision-making aids
- Rules of conduct
- Search and rescue
The place to be
Location
Bergstation Zamang Bahn
6780 Schruns
Austria
6780 Schruns
Austria
