Slovakia

Weekend Skitouring and Snowslide Course in the Low Tatry Mountain

Advantages

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Duration
3 days
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Accommodation
Mountain cottage, rooms with bathrooms
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Transport
Not applicable
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Meeting point
Sumiac, Słowacja
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Difficulty level
Beginner
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Dates
2

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    Weekend Intensive Skydiving and Avalanche Course is 3 days of practical and theoretical classes on skydiving and avalanche hazards and practices. All in a 100-year-old restored atmospheric cottage with a fireplace, tiled stove and Slovak local cuisine. The location of the hut means that we'll be skiing straight out of the hut for our classes! Sound like a good weekend? The training lasts three days and is conducted in the Low Tatras, in small, intimate groups, max 7 people.

    For whom

    The training is designed for people, skiing well on the slopes, who want to start, or have already started, their adventure with ski touring. For those who have basic knowledge of avalanche hazards or are already after the course. For those looking for unusual, less-traveled places with comfortable accommodation in rooms with private bathrooms, away from crowded Zakopane. This is also a great opportunity for those who would like to network with other participants to plan future skydiving expeditions together.

    What's included in the price?

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    3 day training under the supervision of experienced, licensed ski instructors and/or GOPR, TOPR instructors

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    2 field trips

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    10/12 hours of field activities

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    2 evening lectures

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    NNW insurance: 30,000 PLN, CL: 500 000

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    WeGuide company wristband

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    Access (it is possible to get there with us from the Zakopane area)

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    2 nights in a climatic cottage at 900m (extra charge 320zl)

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    Food, which is charged extra:

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    buffet breakfast, 9e/breakfast

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    Lunch 5e (soup) to 12e depending on the dishes.

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    Skydiving and avalanche equipment rentals

    The leader of the expedition

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    Krzysztof Jakubowski
    Founder of WeGuide
    Mountain Kayaking Specialization
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    Mountain Kayaking Instructor has been involved in whitewater kayaking since the age of 13. Participant and medalist of the Polish Championships, representative of the club and Poland in international kayaking competitions, participant of the European Championships in whitewater kayaking. Snowboarding and whitewater kayaking instructor, lifeguard.

    Trip plan

    • PiątekDay I

      18:00 - 21:00 - Meeting at the Cottage in Šumiac. Commencement of lectures.
      21:00-22:00 Dinner (extra charge 10e)
    • SobotaDay II

      7:00 - 08:00 Breakfast buffet
      8:00 - 8 hour field trip with a break for lunch at the hostel
      16:00 return to the Cottage
      18:00-19: 00 Dinner (additional fee 10e)
      19:00-21:00 Evening lectures summary of the day
    • NiedzielaDay III

      6:00 - 7:00 Breakfast buffet (additional fee 8e)
      08:00 - Out in the field for 4-5 hours
      13:00 -14:00 - Lunch in a mountain hut (on your own)
      15:00 - descent to the cottage, completion, farewell.

    FAQ

      Do I need to have special skills to take the course?

      No, you don't have to, we will teach you everything on the course, what counts is willingness and good health.

      What is the degree of difficulty?

      The first day's activities take place in low

      exposure terrain, not threatened by avalanches and falls, you have nothing to fear. On the following days, we move in more exposed terrain, where there is no avalanche danger and no possibility of falling.

      Is there an age limit for course participants?

      You must be at least 18 years old. There is no age limit for the elderly, the most important thing is good physical condition.

      Is it difficult and dangerous to move around in crampons?

      Navigating in crampons can be a bit of a challenge at first, especially for those without proper training and those who have not received instruction on donning and navigating in crampons.

      What kind of shoes do you need to have?

      Normal mountain winter above the ankle with the possibility of fastening basket crampons.

      Do there have to be crampons or can there be crampons?

      There must be crampons.

      Do I need to have my own equipment and do I need to know how to use it?

      You don't have to, you'll learn everything on the course, and you can rent equipment from us.

      How to get to the site?

      You can take us to the place from Nowy Sacz, Kroscienko, Zakopane cost 50pln/os

      Can we pick you up from the train station in Zakopane?

      Yes, there is such a possibility please contact us in advance

      What if the courses are canceled due to severe and dangerous weather conditions, will I get a refund?

      Yes you will receive a full refund of the amount, check the details in the cancellation conditions.

    Things to remember

    Course Plan:

    We meet at our hut every Friday and begin with a lecture on avalanche dangers and preparation for the morning's activities.

    The course plan includes:

    • Discuss and counteract the dangers in the mountains in winter (such as avalanches)
    • discussion of the ABC avalanche equipment and the rules for its use
    • avalanche drills in the field bringing help to a buried person
    • discussion of the necessary backpack equipment and the rules of backpack packing
    • discussion and selection of skydiving equipment
    • route selection and orientation in the area
    • discussion of first aid kit equipment
    • basic ways of moving on skis in the terrain (including ascents, descents with and without seals, traversing)
    • off-road driving techniques.

    How to prepare? what to bring?

    Equipment:

    • Skittering kit (boots, skis, seals, telescopic poles),
    • Crampons and a check,
    • Avalanche ABCs,
    • helmet,
    • A 36-45 L backpack, with the ability to attach a check,
    • headline,
    • first aid kit,
    • ID card,
    • Telescopic poles with large plates.

    Dress code:

    • Appropriate apparel (gore tex, softshell, thermal underwear, winter gloves x2, socks x3, hats, bandanas, chimneys, etc., stuput, sunglasses/goggles).

    Provisions:

    • Thermos, tea, sandwiches, bars , isotonic drinks.

    Cancellation conditions

    Super flexible
    • Cancellation 24 hours or more before the agreed service start date

      Full price refund. (Does not apply to groups).

    • Cancellation in less than 24 hours

      This is considered a last minute cancellation and a refund will not be possible.

    1 review for Weekend Skitouring and Snowslide Course in the Low Tatry Mountain

    1. Polish

      maripol876

      Wspaniale spędzone 3 dni. Super klimatyczne miejsce. Bardzo przemyślany program zajęć, świetny instruktor i miejsce. Kurs, z którego wyniosłam co zakładam. Mogę polecić to szkolenie, ponieważ jest konkretne, a dzięki super atmosferze staje się dodatkowo wspaniałą przygodą. Ja “połknęłam bakcyla” na pewno skitury pozostaną ze mną.

    2. Polish

      pmuchaa

      Duża dawka wiedzy teoretycznej poparta szkoleniem praktycznym w terenie. Po kursie jestem w stanie lepiej oceniać zagrożenie lawinowe, wybierać lepiej ścieżki podejścia i zjazdu. No i przede wszystkim posługiwać się lawinowym ABC. Ponad to Kralova Hola to świetna lokalizacja, idealna na całodniową turę z przyjemnymi zjazdami dla bardziej zaawansowanych i łagodnym zjazdem dla mnie wprawionych. Przemiła atmosfera, szkoleniowcy posiadają ogromną wiedzę a przy tym to bardzo sympatyczne osoby. Polecam serdecznie to szkolenie!

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