Back Corrie Workshops
The workshops are aimed at experienced skiers and snowboarders seeking a better understanding of back country safety in relation to the back corrie area. The workshop is designed to introduce the basic concepts and a basic understanding of back country skiing and it is important that individuals consider further and more formal training. The workshop will be led by Jeff Starkey, Head of Ski Patrol at Nevis Range, or one of his colleagues.
Where and when ...
- Dates - Sat 28 Jan, Sun 5 Feb, Sat 25 Feb, Sun 4 Mar - more dates will become available if sufficient demand
- Times - 9.30am – 3pm
- Meeting place - meet at 9.30am inside the Snowgoose restaurant & bar at the gondola top station
What will the course cover?
- Making an assessment of the back corries
- Weather and avalanche risks
- Preparation and risk assessment
- Transceivers, shovel and probe
- Safety on the edge
- Rescues
Prices and conditions
- Transceivers, shovel and probes will be supplied, however if you have your own, please bring this with you
- Bring ski + board gear, any safety gear you already have, rucksack (20-35 litres) to carry safety gear (your own or supplied by us) and your lunch
- Cost £25 payable at Ticket Office on the morning of the workshop or before
- Participants must posses a Zone A ticket or a season ticket
- Booking in advance is essential, as limited places are available
- Cancellations – please let us know ASAP if you are unable to make it
- Participants will only be telephoned if the course is not going to proceed as planned
- The workshop will be subject to weather conditions
- Participants need to complete a Participation form when they pay and sign in to the course at Ticket Office
- Minimum age is 16 years
Back Corrie Workshops
