Season
February March
Duration
1-3 days
Price
From NOK 6,000 per day
Number of participants
From 1-6 participants per guide
Freeskiing course Strandafjellet
The aim of the free skiing course is that after the course you should feel safer and enjoy skiing in varied terrain and different snow conditions. You will also be able to make better judgments to find good skiing and become better at assessing avalanche risk for a safer experience.
The free skiing course is designed for those who want to improve their skiing skills on different types of snow and become better at buddy rescue and avalanches. This is not only for extreme athletes, but for ordinary skiers who want to expand their skills and improve, both on and off groomed slopes.
The course is based at Strandafjellet skiresort, which has been voted Norway's best off-piste ski centre. If there are good snow conditions, we will also be able to visit other local ski centers in the area. We will explore the groomed slopes, off-piste terrain, and take shorter trips with traps, starting from the ski resort. If the weather and conditions permit, we can also include a day with a pure summit tour.
We emphasize skiing technique, safety, skiing pleasure and play. In addition to skiing, we will spend time on basic avalanche knowledge, route selection and buddy rescue.
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Objectives of the course
After this freeskiing course, you should be able to ski more safely, with greater confidence and enjoyment in all types of terrain and snow conditions. You will also be able to make better and safer decisions regarding snow conditions and avalanche risk. The course will also focus on understanding the snow quality and choosing the best descent routes.
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Content of the course
We start in the ski resort with a focus on basic technique, skiing pleasure, choice of lines and assessment of terrain. Flow, speed control and self-confidence are key elements. Eventually, we will explore areas outside the facility, where assessment of terrain, routes and avalanche risk will become more important. Landslide assessment based on the warning will be a consistent theme. We will also have a session on buddy rescue in avalanches.
The course can be arranged throughout the winter, from mid-December to mid-March, depending on snow conditions. We can offer courses in most places in southern Norway, provided there are sufficient snow conditions.
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Practical information:
The course lasts 2 days.
We meet at 09:00 at Strandafjellet ski center on day 1, and ends at 16:00 on the same day.
Day 2 normally starts at 09:00 and ends no later than 16:00. The conclusion on the last day can be adapted for travel needs.
Unless otherwise agreed, the participants themselves must provide accommodation and transport during the course. You must also cover the costs of lift tickets on the relevant days, which will be agreed with the course instructor.
Equipment list:
You need ski equipment suitable for both slopes and tours. Both regular top touring skis and more driving-oriented equipment with walking function will work.
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Woolen underwear
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Neck, hat, two pairs of gloves/mittens
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Windproof jacket and trousers
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Thick wool sweater/fleece/down jacket
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Wind bag and first aid equipment
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Map for the area and map folder
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Compass with inclinometer (if you have one)
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Thermos
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Packed lunch for the trip
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Ski bag with attachment option for skis
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Avalanche equipment: transmitter/receiver, search bar, shovel
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Ski skins
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Ski helmet
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Ski goggles
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Safety equipment:
All participants MUST bring an electronic transmitter/receiver, spade and probe. This can be rented from us if you don't have it.
Accommodation:
Our courses do not usually include accommodation, but we can organize this for you/you if desired.
Our guides
We only use internationally approved mountain guides IFMGA or ski guides (NORTIND) with good qualifications. These have been selected for their local knowledge of the area and guidance skills.
Please contact us for more information.