Achensee Avalanche Skills Training for ski tourers

The two-day Achensee avalanche skills training courses take place on 16, 23 and 28 January 2027 and are aimed at ski tourers wishing to improve their safety in alpine terrain. Certified Mountain and ski guides teach the correct use of avalanche transceivers, probes and shovels, as well as how to assess route, terrain and personal fitness. The programme also covers behaviour in case of avalanche risk, risk management and decision-making strategies. The goal is a conscious, safe and tactful mountain experience – moving away from idealised images towards responsible tour planning.

ITINERARY – in brief

Day 1

• 08:30 Meeting point at the Event Centre Maurach
• Introduction, group division & distribution of emergency equipment
• Cable car ascent to Erfurter Hütte
• Tour planning, avalanche report & weather basics
• Avalanche educational trail & transceiver practice (incl. multiple burials)
• Return to hut, group dinner

Day 2

• Breakfast at the Erfurter Hütte
• Field repetition & technical exercises (e.g. kick turns, traverses)
• Snow profile & stability tests (e.g. sliding block)
• Avalanche emergency training with a second group incl. first aid
• About 15:00 return to hut, descent to Maurach & gear return

Price per person EUR 215,-