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Avalanche Courses

Learn the basics to be able to plan and carry out your own ski touring trips. We will spend two days outdoors, focusing on terrain selection, avalanche forecasts, snow knowledge, companion rescue, and group dynamics.

This course lasts 2 days and requires no prior knowledge other than the competence to safely travel both uphill and downhill on skis. The goal of this course is to give you a thorough introduction to what traveling in or near avalanche terrain entails. If you want to learn the basics about avalanches, avalanche terrain, companion rescue, and understanding the avalanche forecast, this course is for you!

 

Content

  • Terrain, release and run-out zones  

  • Avalanche forecast, varsom.no  

  • Tour planning  

  • Route selection  

  • Rescue, use of transceiver, shovel, probe  

  • Snowpack knowledge  

  • Weather and wind  

  • Group dynamics  

 

For: Those who use touring skis, telemark skis, or splitboard  
Where: Bodø, or on request  
Group size: 4-6 people per guide  
Price: 3200 NOK per person. Transportation is not included.  
Minimum 4 participants required.

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Conditions for registration

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Dates for Bodø 24/25:

  • December 14/15: Available spots  

  • December 28/29: Available spots  

  • January 11/12: Available spots  

  • January 18/19: Available spots  

  • February 8/9: Available spots  

  • February 15/16: Available spots  

  • February 22/23: Available spots  

  • March 1/2: Available spots  

  • March 15/16: Available spots  

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Avalanche course in Beiarn

For those who want a more in-depth experience, we recommend a weekend in Beiarn. The course program is similar but includes a theory session on Friday and Saturday evenings, with social gatherings.

Price: 3500 NOK per person + accommodation.

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Dates for Beiarn 24/25:  

  • January 3-5: Available spots  

  • February 7-9: Available spots  

 

Accommodation can be booked directly at André's house (andre@madguides.no).  
Other options include Beiarn Lodge or DNT Beiarstua.

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Private groups and other locations: We offer private courses for your group of friends or company upon request throughout the winter. Contact us at info@madguides.no.

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Are you ready for an ADVANCED 3-DAY AVALANCHE COURSE? Get in touch at info@madguides.no!
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Practical information 

The goal of this course is to teach you the tools needed to independently make safe, smart decisions when ski touring in the backcountry in and around avalanche terrain. Before the course, we ask you to please download the mobile app "Varsom" - the Norwegian avalanche forecast. 

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Equipment:

  • Touring or telemark skis or splitboard, poles, boots and skins fitted your skis. No snowshoes. 

  • Backpack, 30 - 45 L. 

  • Shovel, probe and avalanche beacon, with new batteries. 

  • Helmet*, goggles and sun glasses (*strongly recommended)

  • Wind/waterproof clothes and warm layers

  • Headlamp, full battery

  • Lunch and a warm thermos

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If you have: 

  • First-aid kit

  • Multitool

  • Small bivy bag 

  • Ski crampons

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Meeting point: Rema 1000 Bertnes, 08:30am. From hear we carpool to the trailhead (Valnesfjord, Misvær, Heggmoen). Participants are responsible for their own transport. 

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Normally the course will be held regardless of the weather, so please bring warm clothes. The learning environment in the mountains often means we will be moving less than on a normal ski tour. 

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Questions? Please use our form bellow or e-mail us at: info@madguides.no

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