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Off Piste Ski and Snowboard

These sessions are designed and tailored around what you want from your off piste experience. We aim to develop your understanding, knowledge and skiing skills to be able to make the most of off piste skiing. Avalanche education, techniques and tactics, fun and exhilaration; this is where the adventure begins!

Safety First…
Pete has explored much of the off piste terrain in the Portes Du Soleil and is highly trained in the area of off piste skiing not only as a ski teacher, but also with the European Avalanche School. His knowledge and understanding of avalanche safety and off piste travel is second to none so these sessions can also be highly educational as well as loads of fun! All of the F2S team is qualified, experienced and insured to take you off piste skiing.

We will provide you with the following Standard Off Piste Equipment for these sessions for your education and safety.
• Avalanche Transceiver
• Snow Shovel
• Probe
• Small rucksack to carry this equipment.

Workshop information

Off Piste adventure

A 3 hour session, tailored to your off piste desires. We can introduce you to off piste ski techniques and tactics. Learn to ski fresh powder, how to handle tricky snow, wind slab, wet snow, ice etc. You may want to learn to ski steeps, couloirs, or even try a short hike to some of the best hidden off piste areas, sometimes well worth the extra effort!

Min level = 6

Helicopter adventure

Develop off piste techniques and tactics. Ski an amazing ‘off the beaten track’ valley, stop off for a drink in a mountain hut and then take a helicopter ride back to resort. This is as close to ‘heli skiing’ as you will get in France.

Min level = 6

Intro to ski touring

A 3 hour session designed for those to want to try a new snowsport. Ski touring provides an opportunity to escape the crowds. Once you learn how to use specialist equipment (different skis, bindings and skins), you can hike to more remote areas of the mountain and discover the freedom and potential of backcountry skiing. You will need to have a reasonable level of fitness as you will be ‘skinning’ up hill at altitude, hence you really earn your fresh tracks!

Min level = 6

Practical avalanche safety

This is a 3 hour session for those who want to learn about avalanche safety for skiing or snowboarding off piste. We will carry out avalanche transceiver searches, look at safe route choice, experience a snow pit and look at what, and why, certain slopes are dangerous or safe. This is a fun, educational session that will give you invaluable knowledge to help you stay safe and make the most of the mountain environment.

Min level = 6

Vallee de la Manche

This is a 3 hour session, a classic. Experience one of the hidden Gems of the Portes du Soleil. Enjoy getting away from the lifts and experiencing a beautiful backcountry valley with a free bus back to Morzine.

Min level = 6