Rope Technique Ski Course in Sweden

Join Isaac, an IFMGA-certified Mountain Guide based in Åre, on this Rope Technique Ski Course in Sweden, perfect for skiers who want to progress into more technical terrain.

Group

Scandinavian Mountains

1 Day

Jan - Apr

Intermediate

Description

Have you ended up on the touring and freeride train and want to take the next step to improve your skiing skills? Then this Rope Technique Ski Course in Sweden is perfect for you. We will focus on rope and technical details, such as technical equipment, rappelling, securing, and assessment of anchors. All the skills you need to make your skiing safer and make more terrain accessible.

This is a 1-day course and can be built on with a second in-depth day.

On day 1, the focus is on rappelling, basic ice ax, and crampon technique and equipment. This part of the program is ideal if you, for example, have an Haute-Route booked with a guide, want to be one step ahead, and become more comfortable and familiar with the technical elements these tours offer.

If you book for 2 days, day 2 will be the specialization day. Here we look further at rappelling anchors, tie-in of rope teams for glacier travel, easier glacier rescue, and lowerings into runs that are useful, for example, for ski cuts.

Day 2 can only be done after completing day 1 or equivalent (eg. basic course rock climbing).

If possible, we’ll try to be in the ski area on Åreskutan or in Duved one of the days. You’ll need your own lift pass for that day. In addition, you’ll need to bring or rent ski equipment, helmet, avalanche equipment, and clothes depending on the weather (we will be out all day). If you have your own equipment such as a harness, belay device, ice ax, and crampons, bring them, otherwise, it is possible to rent them. Respect for heights is good, fear of heights is not so good.

As we work with small groups and with IFMGA guides, there is a good opportunity to adapt the itinerary to the participants. Furthermore, the course takes place in an ideal location to ask questions about everything that concerns mountains in both summer and winter contexts.

Contact me if you are interested in this Rope Technique Ski Course in Sweden, and I will be happy to teach and guide you!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Mountain guide expenses

Price details

Ski touring gear and personal accident insurance is not included

Details

More info

This course is only introductory and does not replace a full alpine course and/or avalanche course. Perfect for skiers who want to progress into more technical terrain. A great opportunity to prepare for guided multiday tours like the famous Haute Route between Chamonix and Zermatt.

Meeting point

Åre on appointment

Equipment you will need to bring

Crampons

Ice axe

Harness

Water bottle

Backpack

Helmet

Ski equipment

Sunglasses

Goggles

Avalanche eqmnt

Climbing skins

Belay device

About the guide

Isaac

Mountain Guide

Isaac Doude van Troostwijk is an IFMGA/UIAGM/IVBV certified Mountain Guide. Isaac grew up in the Netherlands but got smittened by the Swedish mountains where he started his wilderness training. After several years as a guide, ski patroller and avalanche technician in the Northern Mountain Range in Sweden he based himself in Chamonix where he started his training to become a Mountain Guide.

With a passion for climbing, skiing and sailing you will find him anywhere and everywhere between the Alps, the Swedish West Coast to the most Northern tip of Norway.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to plan your next adventure.

Languages

Norwegian | Swedish | German | English | Dutch

Certificates

IFMGA

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