Advanced Avalanche Course

What is included:

• Course instruction from a certified avalanche course instructor.

• Two days outside on skis in different types of terrain suitable to the course progression.

• A deeper dive into avalanche safety

• Perfect for you who have been doing the basic avalanche course and been out skiing on your own for quite a bit.

• 2,5 day course in total, including theory session and two days on skis.

What is not included:

• Ski touring equipment: Rental available from www.tromsooutdoor.com.

• Driving: You need to organise your own transport to the meeting location you agree with the guide. If you want us to organise transport/driving for you, choose the "transport/driving included"-option when booking.

• Avalanche equipment: Book with us or at www.tromsooutdoor.com.

• Clothes for ski touring.

Please ensure you bring the following items:

• Ski-touring equipment (touring skis/splitboard, ski touring/snowboard boots, poles & skins)

• Avalanche equipment (shovel, probe and avalanche beacon)

• Ski crampons or splitboard crampons (mandatory)

• Backpack 30-40 liter

• Helmet & ski goggles

• Windproof and waterproof shell jacket and pants

• Down Jacket

• Mid-layer fleece

• Wool or synthetic fiber base layer

• Wool socks

• Two pairs of gloves/mittens

• Beanie

• Sunglasses, sun protection, and sports tape

• Headtorch

• 1.5 litres of hot or cold beverage

• Snacks and adequate food for a full-day excursion

IMPORTANT: For safety reasons, always pack an additional down jacket or vest, along with a beanie and two pairs of mittens / ski gloves in each group members backpack. A rescue situation caused by a troubled knee will last at least 3-4 hours.

If you need rental gear, please reserve your touring package and avalanche safety package in advance at www.tromsooutdoor.com or www.tromsoskisykkel.no.

Use the discount code "tromsoskiguides" (lowercase) to receive a 15% discount. You must also rent or bring a ski helmet and ski goggles.

Responsibility:

As a guest, you have a co-responsibility for following the instructions and recommendations of the guide. In addition, you are obliged by Norwegian law to tell your instructor or Tromsø Ski Guides if you have any injuries or medical conditions that may affect the trip as a whole.

Insurance:

Tromsø Ski Guides has liability insurance for our instructors. We do not offer travel insurance, cancellation insurance or accident insurance to our guests. All guests must purchase their own travel and accident insurance through their own insurance agency.

Cancelation policy:

All prices includes a 5% administration fee, this is non-refundable. For the remaining course price, the following terms for refund applies in case of a cancellation:

• More than 21 days before: Full refund of the course price to your account or as a TSG gift card (without the non-refundable 5% admin fee).

• 21 to 7 days before: 50% refund of the course price to your account or 75% refund as a TSG gift card.

• Less than 7 days before: No refund, or 25% refund of the course price as a TSG gift card.

If we cancel the course because of too few participants, TSG will try to reschedule. If rescheduling the course is not possible or if the new dates does not fit you, you will get a full refund of the course price to your account (without the non-refundable 5% admin fee). If you choose a refund as a TSG gift card, you will get both the course price and the administrative fee as value on this.