Pyhän Lumiturvallisuuskeskus FINLAV - Suomen Lumivyörykoulutus Lumiturvallisuus 2 -kurssi

The Pyhä Snow Safety Center organizes two-three-day FINLAV Snow Safety 1 courses and four-day FINLAV Snow Safety 2 courses.

The Snow Safety 2 course deepens freeskiing decision-making, route selection and condition recognition. The participant learns to plan and execute a safe trip, taking into account prevailing conditions, terrain and group dynamics. The course also develops the ability to recognize avalanche terrain and interpret weather and avalanche forecasts, including the effects of various avalanche problems.


In addition, the participant will learn how to effectively lead buddy rescue situations and alert for help when needed. The course also emphasizes recognizing the human factor and actively managing its effects both in the group and on the individual. In addition, other risks associated with freefall, such as hypothermia, are discussed and how to prepare for them.



Trainers

All of our trainers are authorized FINLAV snow safety trainers in the Finnish avalanche training system and avalanche experts who have completed the CAA (Canadian Avalanche Association) Avalanche Operations Level 2 training.

Duration

LT2, 4 days. (Tromso 9.-13.4. 5 days)

Preliminary schedule

The operating hours of the days are tentatively 9 am to 5 pm. We try to spend as much time as possible each day moving around the terrain and skiing. Changes are possible. The final program will be reviewed at the beginning of the course.

Further information: info@ snowsafetycenter.fi

Turnout

The course can accommodate 6/12 participants (depending on the time) and will be implemented when there are at least 2 participants.

The course price includes a Vyörykorti card, course certificate, necessary lift passes and other materials provided. It does not include accommodation, transportation or meals.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation more than 30 days before the start of the course, we will refund the course fee, minus a 30€ processing fee. Cancellation 30-15 days before the course, we will refund 50% of the course price. Cancellation 14-0 days before the course, the course fee is not refunded.

Prerequisites

The trips involve moving on natural snow and using muscle power, so participants are required to have basic skiing skills in natural snow conditions and experience using equipment suitable for backcountry skiing. A moderate level of fitness is beneficial, but the pace is kept very calm during the climbs. If you are unsure of your skills and equipment, you can consult info@ lumiturvallisuuskeskus.fi

Off-piste skiing always involves risks, but we will travel along the safest possible routes, as a guided group. We recommend checking your insurance coverage before arriving at the course (insurance often does not cover off-piste skiing).

Participant equipment

• Equipment suitable for backcountry skiing (skis with hiking bindings / splitboard / snowboard and snowshoes)
• Helmet
• Rods
• Boots / snowboard boots
• Climbing shoes/snowshoes
• Sunglasses and goggles
• Backpack 30-40 liters
• Clothing for the conditions, a parka
• Gloves (+spare gloves)
• Beanie and neck warmer
• Drinking bottle / thermos
• Lunch/snacks according to the course program (excursion lunch on field days)
• Avalanche rescue equipment, beeper (batteries!), shovel and probe
• Headlamp (+spare batteries)
• Personal supplies (note taking tools), possible medications, etc.