The joys of the slopes and the peace of mind: treat yourself to mountain safety training with ESF Val Thorens!
Published on 22/10/2024 - Written by Nadège
As regular off-piste skiers and cross-country skiers know, there are real dangers in the mountains. From avalanches to crevasses, it's best to identify them before venturing off the beaten track.
With this in mind, ESF Val Thorens has developed a safety training for all those who want it. This makes it possible to educate skiers about the risks involved in these sports.
With this in mind, ESF Val Thorens has developed a safety training for all those who want it. This makes it possible to educate skiers about the risks involved in these sports.
Off-piste and ski touring: the importance of safety
Even the most seasoned skiers are not spared the dangers of the mountains when they go beyond the marked itineraries. These risks are often unpredictable, like avalanches, but they can be reduced with the right safety equipment and by learning a few good reflexes.
If you want to improve your off-piste safety, ESF Val Thorens has put together a tailor-made programme for you. The short 1.5-hour course will help you to understand the risks and give you a better understanding of the mountain environment (weather, specific terrain, etc.).
If you want to improve your off-piste safety, ESF Val Thorens has put together a tailor-made programme for you. The short 1.5-hour course will help you to understand the risks and give you a better understanding of the mountain environment (weather, specific terrain, etc.).
Enjoy a stress-free winter holidayHow does ESF mountain safety training work?
The mini safety course offered by ESF Val Thorens takes place every Thursday evening, between 5.30pm and 7pm. If you're interested, you can book your place online now.
During the course, students join a group of at least 4 people and learn together about the risks of the mountains, with the help of an instructor. In less than two hours, they learn about safety equipment and how to use it. DVA, probe, shovel... Each piece of equipment is essential in its own way, as the expert's demonstrations show. At the same time, the instructor presents the mountain environment and its main dangers.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to use off-piste safety equipment on their own, and adopt the right reflexes in the event of difficulty. The best thing, however, is to have a mountain professional accompany you on your outings.
During the course, students join a group of at least 4 people and learn together about the risks of the mountains, with the help of an instructor. In less than two hours, they learn about safety equipment and how to use it. DVA, probe, shovel... Each piece of equipment is essential in its own way, as the expert's demonstrations show. At the same time, the instructor presents the mountain environment and its main dangers.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to use off-piste safety equipment on their own, and adopt the right reflexes in the event of difficulty. The best thing, however, is to have a mountain professional accompany you on your outings.
What should I wear on the day?
To ensure that you are able to follow the ESF Val Thorens mountain safety training in the best possible conditions, it's important to bring your ski clothing with you on the day. The course always takes place outdoors, directly on the terrain.
So before you head off to your meeting point, make sure you're covered up with all the necessary accessories: gloves, warm hat, scarf, etc. That way, you'll be able to attend the course with complete peace of mind and focus all your attention on the valuable advice given by your instructor.
From off-piste to ski touring, your favourite winter sports activities will be discussed during the course, as these are the ones that face the greatest number of risks. It's the perfect way to get back out on the powder!
So before you head off to your meeting point, make sure you're covered up with all the necessary accessories: gloves, warm hat, scarf, etc. That way, you'll be able to attend the course with complete peace of mind and focus all your attention on the valuable advice given by your instructor.
From off-piste to ski touring, your favourite winter sports activities will be discussed during the course, as these are the ones that face the greatest number of risks. It's the perfect way to get back out on the powder!
Push back the horizon with esf!