Workshops

Ski Tour Taster

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ski untracked slopes where there are no lifts, no queues, no other people? This ‘Ski Tour Taster’ has been designed for skiers who would like to try ski touring without having to commit to a full week. It can be a great way to liven up your normal Chamonix on - piste holiday.

The ‘Taster’ consists of an evening session and then a full day of off piste skiing and ski touring in either the Chamonix valley or in the Super St. Bernard ski area.

Outline Itinerary

Evening session - This evening session is an essential element of the workshop that will cover the following:

Essential equipment and discuss pros and cons of different brands.

Recent weather maps, the forecast & snow history and how to interpret this information from a skiers point of view.

Choosing a ski tour based on conditions.

Day of the Tour (Sample Itinerary)

7am - Meet and load up the cars

9am - Arrive at Super St. Bernard Ski Area.

9-10 am - Some warm up off piste runs as the cable-car allows quick access to some truly spectacular skiing terrain.

10-11am - Now we’ll make our way over to the famed St. Bernard Monastery. This is where skinning techniques will be introduced and practiced. Then lunch at the Monastery in the comfort of the peaceful refectory.

12am - Head up one of the nearby summits, about a 2 hour climb which gives us a good chance to hone efficient skinning techniques. We’ll also spend some time analysing the snow conditions.

2.30pm - once at the top of our chosen summit or col we will look at different safe descent strategies before we enjoy a long ski back to the lifts.  If time allows we’ll finish off with a few runs from the top before the lifts close.

4.30pm - time to take our tired legs home.