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ISTA Safety Days

International avalanche training & prevention programme

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Throughout the winter, there will be a series of in-depth avalanche safety courses held by the International Snow Training Academy.

The courses will offer you an invaluable opportunity to learn the dangers of avalanches, how to read the snow, transceiver use, and emergency procedures. Whether you’re just beginning to push yourself into off-piste terrain, or are an experienced freeride skier, these are essential skills that all backcountry enthusiasts should possess. You can never have too much avalanche safety training.

More info and registration via the link above.

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