SKI LODGE BULLETIN

PSSST!
Hiring a Mountain Guide is your best call for a great day. The reception can help you book one.
For example; if you’re about to ski a
south-facing slope, and you see that
another south-facing slope recently
had an avalanche – that’s a bad sign.
Ask as many questions you can to
people you rely on in these matters
– guides, experienced skiers, locals,
etc.
Equipment
Here’s what you must always bring
in your backpack if you go off piste
skiing:
• Transceiver
• Shovel
• Probe
And here are a few other things
there’s no reason to leave behind:
• Avalanche backpack (seen as
mandatory by more and more people)
• First Aid Kit
• Water
• Extra clothes
• Snacks/food
The most important thing here is
that you’re very, very, dialled in with
your transceiver. It’s a common misunderstanding
that anyone can use
this lifesaver straight out of the box.
That’s wrong. It takes practice, and
please don’t be lazy here. Also make
sure that not only you, but also your
riding partners know how to use their
transceivers the right way. It might be
you they’re searching for.
Stay One Step Ahead
Gather and absorb as much knowledge
as possible before you go skiing.
Check the weather and avalanche
forecast. Ask people who ride a lot
on the mountain about the current
conditions. Save the phone number
to Rega (helicopter rescue) in your
phone: 1414. Know what you and
your group of skiers need to do in
case of an emergency or avalanche.
You need to talk about this and practice
with your transceivers, because
panic is your worst enemy on the
mountain.
300KM/H That’s how fast an avalanche can chase you
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