Workshops for all winter sports enthusiasts
Our new workshop format as a trilogy
Risk management, tour planning and ski care workshop live and on site at the Impulse room in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Every Tuesday from December 2nd at 6:30 pm.
Workshop: Risk management on December 2 with Theo Foerster, state-certified mountain and ski guide, all-round mountaineer and member of the Vivalpin Competence Team
Everything you wanted to know about avalanches and risk - the popular online training now live and on site. By and with Theo Foerster, state-certified mountain and ski guide, all-round mountaineer and member of the Vivalpin Competence Team. Not all snow is the same. Let our entertainer Theo inspire you and gain exciting insights. "Only those who understand the snow can also understand the mechanics of avalanches and implement appropriate risk management. The strategies and techniques used by the avalanche commissions are based on a wealth of experience from which much can be learned. See u there - Cheers Theo.
Sponsored by Scott - Win a pair of Scott ski goggles. Raffle on site on the day of the event.
Workshop: Tour planning winter on December 9th with Andi Stippler, state-certified army mountain guide, state-certified ski instructor and freeride expert.
How do I plan my first ski tour in open terrain? What factors do I need to consider? How can I minimize my risk? Andi Stippler, army mountain guide, state-certified ski instructor and freeride expert, will tell you all this and much more. "In addition, we will talk about orientation in the terrain, both maps and GPS use and get to know methods and tools for minimizing risk. Stay tuned and see you soon in Garmisch." - Your Andi.
Sponsored by SUUNTO - Win a SUUNTO Compass MC-2 and take part in the prize draw on the day of the event.
Workshop: Ski Care - Care & Service made easy on December 16th with Michael Zahler, state-certified ski instructor, freeride guide and member of the Vivalpin Competence Team.
Michael Zahler - Local from Garmisch-Partenkirchen and on skis since day 1 and a true professional when it comes to the boards under his feet. "Whether touring, freeride or piste skis. Come along and I'll show you how to wax bases properly, sharpen edges and prepare your equipment optimally for the season or for the next turn." - Gruas, da Zahler.
Sponsored by Kandahar Skiwax - Win a waxing set. Raffle on site on the day of the event.
Would you like to find out more in advance? Then you will find lots of interesting information on our blog.
Are you missing equipment?
You can hire many items of equipment from us, for everything else you will receive a discount of 10% at bergfreunde.de
Program and schedule
- Workshop
- Course documents
- Goodie bag for each participant
- 10% discount code for your purchases at bergfreunde.de
- Workshop: Risk management on December 2
- Workshop: Tour planning on December 9
- Workshop: Ski Care on December 16
No requirements
"The new workshop formats are the perfect preparation for anyone who will be out and about in the coming winter season. Whether you are out and about on snowshoes, skis or a snowboard, you will benefit from the wealth of experience of the experts."
Andreas Stippler
State-certified army mountain guide
State-certified ski instructor
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