Assessment standards for level 1-4
After passing the assessment, you will get the corresponding certificate
Level1
Ability to hiking through the backcountry areas.
Level 2
Ability to use ski or snowboard to slide smoothly in simple backcountry snow areas.
Level3
Ability to use ski or snowboard to slide smoothly in complex backcountry snow areas, such as Tree and rocky areas.
Level4
Ability to can ski deep powder snow, ice crust snow, interlayer snow and other conditions.
Ability to explore nature through the alpine touring.
Proficient in terrain choices and avalanche knowledge
We offer 1 to 3 days training, including a progressive pathway from introductory courses through to advanced courses.
Our philosophy is to ski the “Whole Mountain”, giving you the confidence to tackle everything from deep powder to hardpack steeps.
Our International ski and snowboard training is suitable for anyone. For beginners, check out our off piste courses. There is something for everyone on our ski and snowboard tour programme.
Undertake a ski or board touring journey to update and discuss the trends and current practices within backcountry snowsport leadership.
Each course provides a fitness and technical grading description to help you decide if this is the right course / level for you.
Skiing and snowboarding in the backcountry is a complex and demanding business. Our experienced and qualified Instructors and Guides will help you make the most of your trip, teaching you the skills required and helping you to make sense of the bewildering amount of knowledge required.