Fri. 30th January to Sun. 1st February 2026
Ski touring doesn't begin with altitude gain, but with knowledge. Anyone venturing off-piste needs clarity, orientation skills, and the ability to accurately assess situations in the terrain. The Ski and Splitboard Adventure course provides you with precisely these fundamentals. Together with mountain guide and snow sports instructor Simon Schmid, you'll immerse yourself in the most important aspects of ski touring over three days and put your newfound knowledge directly into practice on the snow.
This course is designed for beginners and those returning to the sport who are looking for a structured approach to ski and splitboard touring. The curriculum includes avalanche awareness, navigation, tour planning, equipment knowledge, and companion rescue – everything you'll need for your own future tours on skis or a splitboard.
The first day is dedicated to theory and equipment checks to ensure everyone starts from the same foundation. On the second day, you'll head to a ski resort where you'll practice rescue techniques, navigation, and avalanche awareness in a practical setting. On the third day, you'll put your newly acquired skills into practice on a tour that you'll plan together. The procedures become clearer, the decisions more deliberate, and the terrain more familiar.
You'll be accommodated at the WYN Skillpark in Salgesch, where you'll stay in a dormitory with half-board. The training is intensive, compact, and clearly focused on safety and independence.
Quick Facts
Valais
Friday, January 30 to Sunday, February 1, 2026
Three days
Mountain guide and snow sports instructor Simon Schmid
Price CHF 1450 including half-board and transport by car
Group size six to eight people
Prerequisites
Beginners and those refreshing their skills. Prior experience in ski touring is not required.
Accommodation
WYN Skillpark Salgesch. Half-board. Dormitory accommodation.
Course content
Avalanche awareness
orientation
tour planning
companion rescue
practical application tour in the field
Equipment
Complete ski or splitboard equipment with skins and crampons
avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe
weatherproof clothing and personal equipment according to the packing list
Registration and all information in detail
Registration is directly through the Bietschhorn Alpine School or via the announcement from mountain guide Simon Schmid.
Further information and details about the program can be found on the Alpine School's website.
Important legal notice
This course is run by mountain-camps.ch. HAE acts solely as an intermediary for bookings and assumes no responsibility for the course's execution. mountain-camps.ch is fully responsible for safety and compliance with legal regulations during the course. All participants should ensure they have adequate insurance coverage. Further information regarding course conditions, cancellation policies, and disclaimers can be found directly on the mountain-camps.ch website. Registration is binding.
