Crevasse rescue training, Chamonix, France

Venturing off-piste can provide skiers with the ultimate exhilaration of remote locations and fantastic powder, but being away from it all on unpatrolled slopes is not without danger. Many of the best off-piste runs in the Mont Blanc region is on glaciated terrain and the hazards of crevasses are always present.

While not a substitute for the experience of a guide, our mountaincraft courses are ideal for those who want to start acquiring the knowledge and skills needed for safe travel in high mountain environments. Avoidance of such risks is the principle safety policy, but should accidents occur the nature of being off-piste means dealing with the scenario without external assistance.

These courses are suited for all winter sports enthusiasts, and we would recommend undertaking a course each season to refresh and add to your knowledge.

Weather and lifts permitting, the course takes place on the Argentière glacier.

Duration: 1 day

2010 Dates: Every Wednesday and Saturday from mid-December to the end of April. Already made groups of 4-6 people can book any day

Group Size: 4-6

Ratio: 1:6

Included: Guide fee, avalanche transceiver, harness, group technical equipment.

Not included: Personal equipment, mountain rescue insurance, lifts, transport, food.

Price: 85€ per person

For whom: Skiers and snowboarders, intermediate to advanced.

Please note! This course can also be tailored to mountaineering instead of skiing and snowboarding. Contact the office for more information!

Founded in 2001 by Russell Brice, the Chamonix Experience team has expanded to include Martina, Elizabeth and Anne in the office and 20-25 fully qualified IFMGA mountain guides working for us on a regular basis. All mountain lovers, we have skied, climbed and hiked many of the routes around the area and spend our lunch hours and days off exploring more in the Mont Blanc range and the rest of the world!

You find our office at the Alpcenter in Argentiere. During the winter and summer seasons we are open seven days a week to assist you with any last minute bookings or changes. In between seasons we are more or less open Monday to Friday during normal office hours.