5 day intro to off piste snowboarding course in Morzine & Avoriaz

A 5 day intro to off piste snowboarding course in Morzine & Avoriaz, based in Ported Du Soleil, ideal for snowboarders getting into off-piste and backcountry riding

 
Activities
Snowboarding
Duration
5 days
Price
€800 to 800
 
 
5 day intro to off piste snowboarding course in Morzine & Avoriaz

This introductory course, based in Morzine, is ideal for anyone looking for a new snowboarding challenge and wishing to get a more whole mountain experience from your time on the snow. The course is run off piste for the full week, taking you on daily adventures into new and untouched freeride terrain.

During the 5 day intro to off piste snowboarding course in Morzine & Avoriaz we will advance your technical riding. Giving you the skills and techniques to snowboard confidently off piste; on natural terrain and in varying snow conditions. We will also teach you about the safety issues associated with riding off piste, including avalanche search & rescue training.

The huge expanse of the Portes du Soleil, including the ski areas of Morzine and Avoriaz, is the perfect location for this off piste course. There is a huge variety in off piste terrain covered over this vast area which includes 12 different ski areas in both France and Switzerland. The ski area has everything from wide open powder bowls to tree-lined descents and then plenty of more challenging runs as soon as you are ready to step up the pace!

Our courses are run with a maximum of 6 in a group so that everyone receives excellent individual attention as well as maximising snowboarding time, with minimal waiting and a safer experience in an off piste environment.

This course is run by David Gladwin, one of only a handful of professional snowboard instructors to hold the BASI Level 4 ISTD, French Carte Pro and UIAGM Mountain Guide qualification. David not only has the qualifications, knowledge and experience to take you safely exploring backcountry terrain, but his fun and positive character guarantees you an awesome week.

This is an intensive instructional 5 day intro to off piste snowboarding course in Morzine & Avoriaz is aimed at teaching you the techniques to confidently ride the whole mountain and discover the exciting challenges that lie off piste. The course is a blend of off-piste instruction and mountain safety training combined with fantastic riding throughout the week that guarantees an informative, educational and mega fun week.

Price Includes

  • 5 full days guiding With fully qualified BASI ISTD Snowboard instructor & UIAGM Guide, David Gladwin
  • Avalanche awareness, search & rescue training
  • Video coaching
  • Avalanche safety equipment

Price Excludes

  1. Ski pass
  2. Accommodation
  3. Personal insurance
  4. Personal snowboarding equipment

What to expect

Rough plan for 5 day intro to off piste snowboarding course in Morzine & Avoriaz:

5 full days of off-piste guiding in a small group with our international mountain guide and snowboard coach David Gladwin

Day 1: Warm up day with an introduction to off-piste snowboard technical riding, mountain safety skills & avalanche training

Day 2: Off-Piste freeride day with a focus on progressing your riding technique across various off-piste terrain types and snow conditions

Day 3: Off-Piste freeride day with further development of mountain safety skills and avalanche training

Day 4: Off-Piste freeride day

Day 5: Off-Piste freeride day

The exact itinerary of the week remains flexible to allow for variations with the weather and snow conditions.

 

5 day intro to off piste snowboarding course in Morzine & Avoriaz: From €800 to €800 for 5 days

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€800 to €800 5 days
 
From €800
 

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