Pyrenees Edition
From December 21rst to December 22nd 2024
- Cauterets
The Safety Shred Days are back in the Pyrenees for 2 days of avalanche trainings, and fun activities around freeride skiing and snowboarding, open to everyone, in collaboration with pro-snowboarder Mathieu Crépel !
See you on December 21 & 22nd 2024 in Cauterets, to learn, exchange & have fun !
Depending on your needs, you can come for the day or the full weekend !
SAFETY DAY : SATURDAY 21RST DECEMBER 2024
A full day of mountain and avalanche safety training, open to all, with various levels to accommodate both beginners and seasoned adventurers. You’ll learn how to use an avalanche transceiver, probing and shoveling techniques, basic first aid, as well as foundational skills in snow science and mountaineering (Level 1 - novice). Immersive and technical scenarios will be provided for intermediate participants (Level 2), while advanced learners will work with our guides to analyze the terrain and handle real-life situations (Level 3 - expert).
Note: Please note : the day starts at 8:30. Please note the training will be mostly IN FRENCH, especially the conference.
The registration to the Safety Day includes:
- Practical and theoretical training
- 1-Day Cauterets Ski Pass with Assur’Glisse Pyrénées N’Py Insurance
- Welcome breakfast & lunch
Material :
- Skis or snowboard
- Mountain safety gear (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, and backpack). Loan available on-site, subject to availability
- Warm clothing
Level of training :
Beginner level : You never took part in a training session or your last one is from more than 5 years ago, and you'd like to go over the basics again in order to acquire a good base prior to leaving the slopes.
Training content : Handling of the beacon / research with beacon / Probing / Shovelling / Victim's first aid / Scenarios with multiple victims / Nivology / Recco system
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Intermediate level : You already did the Safety Shred Days beginner training or your last time training was less than 5 years ago, and you'd like to add to your knowledge & skill in avalanche Safety trainings.
Training content : Complex avalanche scenarios (real conditions, multi victims, analysis of situations ... )
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Level 3: Advanced: For those who have completed Intermediate training and wish to deepen their knowledge through field-based training focused on analysis and decision-making in freeride contexts
Training content : Analysis of daily avalanche reports, snowpack and terrain observation, line choice according to group-level-terrain, descent behavior, communication, off-piste descents with a guide for avalanche risk management review.
Price: 55 euros (lodging non included)
RIDING DAY : SUNDAY DECEMBER 22ND 2024
A unique day of riding for everyone, with the Banked Slalom : join (or cheer on your friends in) a fun race on a specially designed course with banked turns and natural obstacles, accessible to all skill levels. We’ll wrap up the weekend together with a hearty lunch and plenty of entertainment!
Registration to the Riding Day includes :
- Entry for the unique Banked Slalom race for those interested in participating
- 1-Day Cauterets Ski Pass with Assur’Glisse Pyrénées N’Py Insurance
- Breakfast & lunch
Price: 55 euros (lodging not included)
SAFETY SHRED DAY WEEKEND : DECEMBER 21RST & 22ND 2024
Experience a full weekend of training and riding in the laid-back freeride atmosphere of Safety Shred Days! Practical and theoretical workshops, riding, evening events, movie night, and much more – the recipe for a weekend that's both smart and fun among enthusiasts!
Saturday: A full day of mountain and avalanche safety training,, open to all, with various levels to accommodate both beginners and seasoned adventurers. You’ll learn how to use an avalanche transceiver, probing and shoveling techniques, basic first aid, as well as foundational skills in snow science and mountaineering (Level 1 - novice). Immersive and technical scenarios will be provided for intermediate participants (Level 2), while advanced learners will work with our guides to analyze the terrain and handle real-life situations (Level 3 - expert).
Sunday: A unique day of riding for everyone, with the Banked Slalom : join (or cheer on your friends in) a fun race on a specially designed course with banked turns and natural obstacles, accessible to all skill levels. We’ll wrap up the weekend together with a hearty lunch and plenty of entertainment!
Note: The day starts at 08:30 AM on Saturday, with a movie night on Friday evening. Please note the training on Saturday will be mostly IN FRENCH, especially the conference. Saturday evening : SSD party, in a bar in the resort !
Registration to the SSD Weekend includes:
- Movie Night on Friday evening
- Practical and theoretical training on Saturday
- 2-Days Cauterets Ski Pass with Assur’Glisse Pyrénées N’Py Insurance
- Welcome breakfast & lunch on Saturday
- Access to the SSD Party on Saturday night
- Fun slalom & other activities for those who wish to participate on Sunday
- Sunday lunch
Material :
- Skis or snowboard
- Mountain safety gear (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, and backpack). Loan available on-site, subject to availability
- Warm clothing (day spent outdoors)
Level of training :
Beginner level : You never took part in a training session or your last one is from more than 5 years ago, and you'd like to go over the basics again in order to acquire a good base prior to leaving the slopes.
Training content : Handling of the beacon / research with beacon / Probing / Shovelling / Victim's first aid / Scenarios with multiple victims / Nivology / Recco system / airbag use
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Intermediate level: You already did the Safety Shred Days beginner training or your last time training was less than 5 years ago, and you'd like to add to your knowledge & skill in avalanche Safety trainings.
Training content : Complex avalanche scenarios (real conditions, multi victims, analysis of situations ... )
_______________
Expert level : For those who have completed Intermediate training and wish to deepen their knowledge through field-based training focused on analysis and decision-making in freeride contexts
Training content : Analysis of daily avalanche reports, snowpack and terrain observation, line choice according to group-level-terrain, descent behavior, communication, off-piste descents with a guide for avalanche risk management review.
