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6 Day Backcountry Courses with carefully selected World Class
Mountain Guide and World Class Ski Instructor-
Full 6 days on snow, 5 days with Guide/Instructor & one days practice skiing, no other company offers this unique package. 5 contact days are evenly balanced with ski technique, Mountain Skills & Touring (depending on level of course). 3 levels available Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced.
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Our aim is to provide you with a safe, fun and truly unforgettable experience in some of the most exciting and beautiful ski terrain in the world. By combining the skills of top rate ski teaching with high quality guiding, we will help you to develop your skiing and ski touring skills and enjoy the mountains as never before.
- Course: Each course will bring together the exceptional teaching skills of BASS and the high quality mountain guiding from Wilderplaces. There will be 12 places available on each course making a 1:6 instructor/guide ratio. Course fee Includes free copy of Parallel Dreams Alpine Skiing.
Typically each course will include;
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| What Level am I? | ||||
| Level 1 (Beginners) |
Level 2
(Intermediate) |
Level 3 (Advanced) |
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| If you can ski controled linked parallel turns on red runs and have skied black runs before, our level 1 courses will suit you. | If you're able to ski linked parallel turns on Black slopes & have some off piste experience, our level 2 courses will suit you. | If you have a lot of off-piste experience and/or have participated in a level 2 course, our level 3 courses will suit you. | ||
| January: 17/18/19/21/22nd (practice day 20th) | January: 17/18/19/21/22nd (practice day 20th) | January: 24/25/26/28/29th (practice day 27th) | ||
| February: 21/22/23/25/26th (practice day 24th) SPACES | ||||
| March: 7/8/9/11/12th (practice day 10th) SPACES | ||||
| March: 28/29/30/1/2 (practice day 31st) SPACES |
Cost:- £500 pp course fee (Includes free copy of Parallel Dreams Alpine Skiing)
Additional Costs not included in price:
- Lift Pass (Advise will be given prior to the course as some days of the course may be out with the Chamonix Valley)
- Insurance (all clients must have their own Winter travel & off piste insurance)
- Accommodation
- Food
- Equipment Hire
- Travel
- Transport
4 half days Off Piste Performance Courses for Mountaineers with
Bass Instructor
Alison Culshaw, BASI
ISTD & MIA-
Course designed for mountaineers wanting to expand into the realms of ski touring and "steep and deep" off piste. Over the last 2 years the course has been attended by everyone from Aspirant Mountain Guides preparing for their final ski exam to Seasonaires looking to ski powder like the best of them.
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If you’re a mountaineer wanting to expand into the realms of ski touring and “steep and deep” off piste then this is the course for you. Unlike most piste skiers you will already have a good understanding of avalanche and mountain hazards – you just need to get your skiing dialled ! The course will focus on all aspects of off-piste performance from different snow types to flat light, steeps and bumps.
The course is being run by BASS Chamonix, with Alison Culshaw instructing. Alison holds the International Ski Teacher Diploma and Mountain Instructor Award. She is also a former Scottish Team racer, and likes nothing more than challenging off piste and touring. Alison’s enthusiasm and patience will ensure that you get the very best out of this course.
The course will be based in Chamonix, making use of the world class off-piste venues that the valley offers. The five day course will consist of a three hour session of focussed tuition each day giving you the rest of the day to practice. There is also a day off in the middle of the week for rest, or consolidation.
Course Dates for winter 09/10 are:
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7th – 11th December (with the 9th as a rest day)
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14th – 18th December (with 16th as a rest day)
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11th - 15th January (with 13th as a rest day)
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15th to 19th March (with 17th as a rest day)
The cost of the course is £170 and groups will be a maximum of 6 people. Whatever your level, if you want to really get to grips with the challenges of the off-piste World, book a place on this course now!
"I attended the Off Piste Performance for Mountaineers course run by Alison Culshaw. I would highly recommend BASS and Alison to anyone wanting to improve their off-piste ski performance whether you are a budding Mountain Guide or just keen to hit the steep and deep. Bon ski!
Rob Jarvis, MIC, Aspirant British Mountain Guide, Fort William.
“With my Guides Ski Test rapidly approaching I enrolled on the early season Off Piste Performance for Mountaineers Course. The course was excellent and gave just the right balance of coaching and mileage. I passed my final Ski Test, and now recommend Alison to all my clients wanting to improve their skiing”
Stuart Macdonald, British Mountain Guide, Chamonix.
“Skiing courses are often very expensive, but this course represents excellent value for money. For about the same price as my five day ski pass I enjoyed superb lessons every day. Each day was well structured, and focused on our individual needs. I would recommend this course to anyone”
Pete Rowlands, MIC, North Wales
Cost:- £170 pp
Additional Costs not included in price:
- Lift Pass
- Insurance (all clients must have their own Winter travel & off piste insurance)
- Accommodation
- Food
- Equipment Hire
- Travel
- Transport
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1 Day Off Piste Taster
An introduction to skiing off the side of the piste in whatever
the snow conditions are. Video analysis will be used to
help you to develop you own personal performance and take a
clear action plan away from the day to work on in your own time. Additional Costs not included in price:
- Lift Pass
- Insurance (all clients must have their own Winter travel & off piste insurance)
- Accommodation
- Food
- Equipment Hire
- Travel
- Transport
NEXT DATE 2nd March SPACES - To book email bookings@basschamonix.com
3
days Performance Courses, - 3 day course (Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon) Ideal for anyone who can get away for that long weekend. 2 days will be with one of our top BASS Instructors and 1 day will be with a Mountain Guide. The Guide day would include skiing off piste at the Grands Montets at Argentiere or the Vallee Blanche (weather/snow permitting).
- Course includes tuition on the hill and video analysis/feedback
- Dates: first dates - 26/27/28th December, 9/10/11th January, Available any weekend during the season or on request (contact us for availability)
- Cost: Course fee £299 pp.
NEXT DATES:- 13/14/15th March SPACES
2/3/4th April SPACES
To book email bookings@basschamonix.com
Course b) 1 day with an Instructor & 2 days with a Mountain Guide
- First day will be brushing up on your technique and preparing you for the next 2 days introduction to Ski Touring with a UIAGM Mountain Guide from our partners at Wilderplaces.
- Dates & Cost to be confirmed, (please email us if you have an enquiry).
Additional Costs not included in price:
- Lift Pass
- Insurance (all clients must have their own Winter travel & off piste insurance)
- Accommodation
- Food
- Equipment Hire
- Travel
- Transport
Off Piste Safety
“Are you intending to ski off piste this season without a
Guide or a Ski Instructor ? If so, are you really aware of the
risks involved ? While BASS encourage you to make the most of
the wild terrain around Chamonix, they also want you to come
back safely from your adventure !This course is designed to teach you essential Off Piste Safety Skills to minimise risk when skiing. Subjects covered include: Avalanche awareness, Transceiver use, search techniques, rescue procedures, safe skiing procedures for dangerous terrain and First Aid considerations.
This course will be delivered by an IFMGA Mountain Guide.”
Equipment to bring: Shovel, probe, transceiver, daysack (with lunch and warm clothing)
Can be split into 2 x 3 hour sessions.
Dates: Confirmed dates to coincide with the Mountaineers Performance courses 13th December, 19th December, 10th January (other dates can be arranged on request)
Additional Costs not included in price:
- Lift Pass
- Insurance (all clients must have their own Winter travel & off piste insurance)
- Accommodation
- Food
- Equipment Hire
- Travel
- Transport
Crevasse Rescue
If you are intending to ski on glaciated terrain this season, are you aware of the danger of crevasses? Do you now the best ways to avoid falling into one, and what to do if either you or a member of your party does?
This course aims to take you through all aspects of skiing on glaciers including crevasse avoidance, skiing roped together, self rescue, hoisting systems and emergency procedures.
For non mountaineers, BASS recommend a training evening beforehand to learn rope techniques, knots, and prussik skills.
For people who are already experienced in rope work a one day course is usually sufficient.
Equipment to bring: Shovel, probe, transceiver, daysack (with lunch and warm clothing), harness, climbing helmet, screw gate karabiners (x 4), 8’sling x 1, prussik loops x 2, 30m ski touring rope (one rope between two is sufficient).
This course will be delivered by an IFMGA Mountain Guide.
Cost:- £99 pp
Dates: Confirmed dates to coincide with the Mountaineers Performance courses 9th December, 16th December, 13th January (other dates can be arranged on request)
Additional Costs not included in price:
- Lift Pass
- Insurance (all clients must have their own Winter travel & off piste insurance)
- Accommodation
- Food
- Equipment Hire
- Travel
- Transport
