Backcountry Ski & Avalanche Safety Tour - Levi Wilderness
Professional backcountry skiing instruction with comprehensive avalanche safety training
Description
Master backcountry skiing and essential avalanche safety skills in the stunning Levi wilderness area. This intensive full-day course combines practical skiing technique in untouched powder with comprehensive avalanche awareness and rescue training. Led by certified mountain guides and avalanche safety instructors, you'll learn to assess terrain, read snowpack conditions, use avalanche transceivers, and execute companion rescue procedures. Perfect for intermediate to advanced skiers looking to safely explore off-piste terrain, this course covers risk management, route planning, emergency protocols, and wilderness first aid basics. Experience the thrill of skiing pristine backcountry slopes while gaining critical safety knowledge for Arctic mountain environments.
Highlights
- Certified avalanche safety instruction
- Backcountry skiing in Levi wilderness area
- Avalanche transceiver training and practice
- Snowpack analysis and terrain assessment
- Companion rescue scenarios
- Professional mountain guide instruction
- Risk management and route planning
- Emergency protocols and wilderness first aid
What's Included
- Professional certified mountain guide
- Avalanche safety transceiver (rental included)
- Probe and shovel equipment
- Comprehensive safety instruction
- Backcountry skiing guidance
- All safety gear and equipment
- Hot lunch in wilderness cabin
- Warm drinks and energy snacks
- Avalanche safety manual
- Transportation to backcountry access points
What's Not Included
- Personal ski equipment (touring skis, boots, skins - rental available €45)
- Avalanche airbag backpack (rental available €25)
- Personal travel insurance with off-piste coverage required
- Warm layers and weather protection
- Personal first aid items
- Additional meals
- Gratuities
Important Information
Minimum age: 16 years
Difficulty level: Advanced
Customer Reviews
Sarah Johnson
October 2024
Absolutely fantastic tour! Our guide was knowledgeable and the fjord cruise was breathtaking. Highly recommended!
Michael Chen
September 2024
Perfect way to see Oslo in one day. The Vigeland Park was incredible and the fjord views were stunning.
Emma Martinez
August 2024
Great value for money. Well organized tour with comfortable transportation and an excellent guide.
David Thompson
July 2024
Really enjoyed the tour. Would have loved more time at Holmenkollen, but overall a wonderful experience.