Italy·April 8 - 10 2023
SKI ALP COURSE BETWEEN PEAKS AND GLACIERS
Ski mountaineering and self-rescue course of 3 days!
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Overview
Accompanied by a mountain guide, you will ski in the Stelvio National Park! Surrounded by the high mountain scenery of the Ortles-Cevedale group, full of impressive peaks and glaciers. The experience of living in a high mountain hut, reachable only by your own efforts but with all the comforts you need at the end of a day's skiing will be unforgettable! You will admire coveted peaks such as Gran Zebrù, Cevedale and the famous Traversata delle 13 Cime. You will get to know one of Italy's largest glaciers and its history: the Forni Glacier! And finally, during these 3 days, you will learn and practise ascent, off-piste descent and avalanche self-rescue techniques.
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Basecamp523
It is a tour operator focusing on cycle tourism, outdoor activities, and experiential and transformational tourism. We want to enrich the outdoor-loving tourist, immersing him or her in the nature and authenticity of our land, enhancing its authentic beauty in its sustainability as a source of inspiration for a connection with oneself and others.
The Experience
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DAY 1
First day of the course!
The meeting point will be “I Forni” car parking in Valfurva. We will set off early in the morning for the ascent to the Branca refuge and then begin the first ski mountaineering trip. During the trip, snow observations will be made and avalanche self-rescue techniques will be practised with practical simulations.
Back at the mountain hut, a few moments will be devoted to rescue theory and snow science.
DAY 2
Let's continue the course
The day will see us engaged in another excursion, during which we will analyse in the field what we discussed the night before at the hut and put into practice tests to assess the stability of the snowpack.
The evening will be dedicated to the Forni glacier, its history and evolution!
DAY 3
Last day!
Short excursion where we will observe the glacier and the evident traces that its retreat has left in the surrounding landscape.
Descent to the car park, de-briefing and return home in the early afternoon.
The programme is very flexible to take into account weather conditions, activities level and endurance of the group.
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Branca Refuge
In the heart of the Stelvio National Park at an altitude of 2493 m is the C. Branca refuge, run by the Alberti/Confortola family. Branca managed by the Alberti/Confortola family, located opposite the great Forni Glacier. They will host you for the days!
What's Included
What's Included
2 nights in the refuge
2 breakfast
2 dinners
Accident Insurance
1 video call before the trip
24h Assistance by Basecamp523
A certified alpine guide for 3 days
What's Not Included
Lunches
Snacks
Equipment rental
Transport to/from the meeting point
Any other service that is not highlighted in “Includes”
More Info
Ski Skills
A BS (Good Skier) level is required: i.e. being able to ski confidently on parallel skis on a red slope and being able to manage an outing with 800m of positive altitude difference.
Travel
Please DO NOT book your flights until this trip is confirmed. Most of our trips require a minimum number of participants to run. Wait for the status of the trip to be confirmed and for more information go to the "How it works" section
FAQs
What equipment is needed?
Ski touring equipment (ski touring skis with ski touring bindings, ski touring boots, crampons, helmet, telescopic poles), avalanche search kit (ARTVA, shovel and probe), appropriate clothing including warm gloves and hat, sunglasses, 30L rucksack, hot drink bottle, food and energy snacks.
If you need specific equipment, please let us know, we will do our best to help you and if necessary, refer you to a recommended rental.
The meeting point
Meet at the 'I Forni' car park in Valfurva.