Safety Shred Days

Pyrénéans Edition

From Dec 16th to Dec 17th 2023

A first for the Safety Shred Days ! The event finally arrives in the Pyreneans, for 2 days of on snow safety trainings and fun activities around freeriding, on snowboards & skis, open to everyone and in collaboration with the infamous snowboarder Mathieu Crépel

See you from December 16th to 17th in Cauterets, to learn, exchange & have fun !

Depending on your needs, you can come for the day or the full weekend !

SAFETY DAY : SAT DECEMBER 16th 2023

During this day dedicated to safety training & avalanche risk management - accessible to everyone, with 3 different levels (beginnner, intermediate, and expert) - you'll learn how to use efficiently your beacon in order to find a victim, you'll practice your probing technique as well as shovelling, first aid and nivology's basics (beginner level). You'll also be doing real-life scenarios in situ (intermediate level) and for the more experienced you'll go riding & learn to analyse the terrain with our guides, in order to know how to lead a group, in specific situations. The perfect occasion to be prepared to enjoy powder safely, all winter long !

Please note : the day starts at 8:30

The registration to the Safety Day includes:
  • Practical & theorical trainings
  • 1 day lift pass with insurance
  • Breakfast & lunch
 
Material :
  • You skis or your snowboard
  • your beacon, probe & shovel. If you don't have any yet, some can be loaned to you for the day, but with limited availability.
  • You brain as "The Mountain has no brain..."
  • Warm clothing, as you'll be spending the day on the snow !
 
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 ... ) 

Price : 50 euros (without accomodation)

Accomodation available friday and/or saturday evening

  • 45euros/night/person + breakfast, to be booked directly with Relais du Lys
  • For more accomodation choices Cauterets
 
 

RIDING DAY : SUNDAY DECEMBER 17th 2023

Banked slalom, fun activites & more with our pro riders  The fun riding day for everyone.

Registration to the Riding Day includes : 
  • Registration for the banked slalom, if you wish to participate.
  • Your participation to other fun activities planned
  • 1 day lift pass with insurance
  • Lunch
Price : 50 euros (without accomodation)

Accomodation available on saturday evening 

  • 45euros/night/person + breakfast, to be booked directly with Relais du Lys
  • For more accomodation choices Cauterets

 

SAFETY SHRED DAY WEEKEND : 16 & 17 DECEMBRE 2023

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!

Note : Day starts at 8:30 on saturday

Registration to the SSD Weekend includes:
  • Practical & theorical trainings
  • 2 days lift pass with insurance
  • Breakfast & lunch on Saturday
  • Saturday evening meal
  • Access to the SSD party on Saturday Evening
  • Registration for the banked slalom, if you wish to participate.
  • Sunday's lunch
 
Material :
  • You skis or your snowboard
  • your beacon, probe & shovel. If you don't have any yet, some can be loaned to you for the day, but with limited availability.
  • your brain, as the "Mountain has no brain ..."
  • Warm clothing, as you'll be spending the day on the snow !
 
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 ... ) 

Price (excluding lodging) : 95 euros

Accomodation available friday and/or saturday evening 

  • 45euros/night/person + breakfast, to be booked directly with Relais du Lys
  • For more accomodation choices Cauterets
 
SAFETY DAY & RIDING DAY AVAILABLES WITHOUT SKIPASS ONLYE FOR PEOPLE WITH SEASON PASS AT CAUTERETS (35euros/day)