Instructional course which aims to deliver a solid foundation on ski touring techniques and increase confidence and ability in ski touring to enable members to join peer group trips. Based in Leysin and with ski tours around the Lämmerenhütte.

Join us for a week of ski touring in the Valais. Using the quiet high mountain resorts of Evolene and Arolla as a base, we'll warm up on a local day tour on Sunday before heading to a hut to explore further afield in the Valais.

A week of day tours and off piste skiing in the Chamonix valley and surrounding area, developing ski mountaineering skills and searching out the best descents. Preference given to applications from members in their 20’s and 30’s.

In the 2024 Club Survey, the top two skills that members would like to improve were cited as “Avalanche awareness, assessment of snow conditions & route planning” (66%) and Off Piste Skiing Technique (58%). This two day course will address these priorities

In the 2024 Club Survey, two out of the top three skills that members would like to improve were cited as “Off Piste Skiing Technique (58%) and Technical Mountaineering Skills e.g. ropework, crevasse rescue (41%). This two day course will address these priorities.

Come and try Ski Mo! Teams of 2 or 3. 1300m of ascent. Light touring or race kit.

Training camp for SkiMo races led by Ben Bradford (UIAGM) and Ian Innes (World Cup SkiMo racer), making use of the extensive facilities in the Chamonix Valley. There will also be an opportunity to compete in the race at Les Marécottes at the end of the week (see separate entry below).

A valley-based meet in "Le Christiania Hotel" in Areches where we have a group booking. The meet is open to all experienced members, with an opportunity to explore some of the terrain of the famous Pierre Menta race. Attendance will be limited so an early application is recommended.

A Six day course preparing younger members to tour independently. Aimed at those with some touring experience who wish to progress to tour in peer led groups, or take on more complex multi-day tours.

A circular tour in the Vallée de la Clarée, involving long days with ascents exceeding 1400m, at an expected 350–400m p/h with several summit ascents. Meet in Briancon before start/finishing in Névache and taking in Refuges du Chardonnet, des Drayères, and de Ricou. Low-carbon travel preferred.