Course dates 2024

Jan. 20-21
Jan. 27-28
Feb. 3-4
Feb. 10-11
Feb. 17-18
March 2-3
March 9-10 
March 16-17 
March 22-24 

Are you planning to go ski touring or travel in avalanche-prone terrain? Are you wondering about how to recognise avalanche terrain and danger signs related to the snow cover? Do you want to make good decisions about which ski tours are suitable based on the current conditions? Perhaps you are already an experienced skier but would like to improve your knowledge about how to read the terrain and make safe choices about routes and tracks?
If you answer yes to one or more of these questions, then we have an avalanche safety course for you.

Opplev Oppdal offers avalanche safety courses for novice, intermediate, extra eager and experienced level skiers wanting to experience the winter mountains on their own. The content of the course is adjusted to suit the level, experience, personal preferences and wishes of the participants. The aim is to learn as much as possible by focusing on topics of relevance to the group. We focus on methods, tools and patterns that you can use actively on your ski tour. Our instructors ensure an engaging learning environment with active participation.

Relevant topics include avalanche terrain, avalanche warnings, weather forecasts/weather systems, movement patterns up and down, making safe route choices, snow cover and snow knowledge, avalanche equipment and rescue situations.

Each day of the course lasts from approx. 08.30 to 15.30. Courses take place outside. We choose the ski tour/terrain based on the snow and weather conditions, the level the participants and the topics to be covered.

What to bring:

Personal equipment:

• Randonée/touring skis and bindings with walk mode. Alternatively. You can use Telemark skis, splitboard and/or snowshoes.
• climbing skins adapted for your skis/splitboard
•  poles
•  clothing/equipment for skiing in the winter mountains. Remember extra gloves/mittens and a well-insulated jacket
•  map of the relevant area and compass. A printed and/or digital map is ok. 
•  “Varsom” app downloaded on your mobile phone
•  small first aid kit
•  inclinometer (recommended). An app, ski pole inclinometer or compass works fine.
•  food and drink for a full day outside
•  backpack with enough space for everything (we recommend 30-45 litres)

Avalanche safety equipment:

• transceiver
• shovel
• probe
• avalanche airbag (optional)