BACKCOUNTRY Performance Course
6 Day Backcountry Courses with carefully selected World Class Mountain Guide and World Class Ski Instructor
Course: 6 Day Course (day 4 off for directed practice)
These 6 day courses are our most popular here in Chamonix. The course time is shared with one of our Elite Instructors and a Mountain Guide. The skills you will be given will be tailored to your level of experience, the courses run as level 1 (Beginner), 2 (Intermediate) & 3 (Advanced skiers). A fantastic opportunity to learn both the skiing & the mountain skills.
- Full 6 days on snow, 5 days with Guide/Instructor & one days practice skiing, no other company offers this unique package. 5 contact days are evenly balanced with ski technique, Mountain Skills & Touring (depending on level of course). 3 levels available Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced.
- Our aim is to provide you with a safe, fun and truly unforgettable experience in some of the most exciting and beautiful ski terrain in the world. By combining the skills of top rate ski teaching with high quality guiding, we will help you to develop your skiing and ski touring skills and enjoy the mountains as never before.
- Course: Each course will bring together the exceptional teaching skills of BASS and the high quality mountain guiding from Wilderplaces. There will be 12 places available on each course making a 1:6 instructor/guide ratio. Course fee Includes free copy of Parallel Dreams Alpine Skiing.
Typically each course will include;
- All mountain/all terrain skiing skills
- Specific off piste skiing techniques
- Development of individual performance
- Video analysis
- Avalanche awareness
- Use of transceivers
- Intro/Practice in Backcountry (skinning)
- Off piste tactics including "safe travel"
£500 pp course fee (Includes free copy of Parallel Dreams Alpine Skiing)
Groups maximum of 6
Additional Costs not included in price:
- Lift Pass
- Insurance (all clients must have their own Winter travel & off piste insurance)
- Accommodation
- Food
- Equipment Hire
- Travel
- Transport
Whatever your level, if you want to really get to grips with the challenges of the off-piste World, book a place on this course now!
Client (John) skiing off piste at La Grands Montets, Level 2 Backcountry March 2011
COURSE
PRICE
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Level 1 (Beginners)
If you can ski controlled linked parallel turns on red runs and have skied black runs before, our level 1 courses will suit you.
Season 2012
January: 22nd/23rd/24th/26th/27 th(practice day 26th)
February: 5th/6th/7th/9th/10th (practice day 8th)
Level 2 (Intermediate)
If you can ski linked parallel turns on Black slopes & have some off piste experience, our level 2 courses will suit you.
Season 2012
February: 5th/6th/7th/9th/10th (practice day 8th)
March: 4th/5th/6th/8th/
9th/
(practice day 7th)
March: 18th/19th/20th/22nd/
23rd(practice day 21st)
Level 3 (Advanced Skier)
If you are an advanced and experienced skier able to ski all pisted terrain and strong in the variable & bumps but with less mountaineering/touring skills.
Season 2012
March:4th/5th/6th/8th/
9th/
(practice day 7th)
March: 18th/19th/20th/22nd/
23rd(practice day 21st)
Level 2 Backcountry Traveller
Ideal for Level 2 clients who wish to continue developing their skills & explore further afield using Chamonix as a base
Season 2012
January: 22nd/23rd/24th/26th/27 th(practice day 26th)
March: 18th/19th/20th/22nd/
23rd(practice day 21st)
Backcountry course Jan 2011 Chamonix;
“Thanks so much for such an outstanding backcountry course last week. Tony and I
thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the week and are very glad to now have at least
some technique to work on!! We are now planning a ski touring trip with friends
in the Bernese Oberland (have asked Robbie if we are capable!).
No doubt we will
be back for more instruction next year but in the mean time please feel free to use
any of the videos you took of us for teaching, YouTube or whatever, and if you would
like testimonial just say the word.
We are likely to be hanging around and about
the area for a few months so keep your eyes peeled for a gal in a yellow jacket practising
her rotational separation and a guy in a red jacket practising committing his hips
forwards!!
Thanks a million” Tony and Rachael
Backcountry course Jan 2010 Chamonix;
I wanted to let you know we thought the course was great - a really nice mix of learning and application within a fun group atmosphere. I have to admit I was nervous of the whole group course aspect (I wasn't sure it would be my bag!), but the course sounded good enough to offset that and give it a go and I'm really glad we did because the group aspect made it much more fun and collaborative. We thought the quality of your instruction was excellent and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend you or get some more lessons if we were in the area. In addition, we felt very safe with Jeff and thought he was an excellent guide.
Backcountry course Jan 2010 Chamonix;
Pablo King
I really appreciate the effort that you and Jeff made to improving our skiing and touring skills, while also making this a very safe and enjoyable trip. I have spent quite a bit of time with guides and ski instructors over the years, but this is the first time that I feel like I have made a quantum leap in my abilities. The course really delivered on the objectives. My trip from the U.S. was pretty uncomplicated, so I would surely consider doing this again. Thank you, again!
check out the backcountry photos...
Backcountry course Jan 2010 Chamonix;
Afternoon - just returned from a great week in Chamonix . Cant find Derek's address hence the e-mail to you . Please thank him from me - I had a wonderful time and learnt loads . The hotel was really good too and Jeff was excellent. Thank you once again .
Regards
Neil Geddes
Hi Shona, Just writing to thank you for a great off piste course last month. We really enjoyed it and at the end of the three days, felt that we had made real progress. Your ability to analyse bad habits and incorrect technique and then to suggest ways to correct them, was exactly what we needed. (my right arm is no longer left behind!) The last day skiing from the top of the Grands Montets with Pete was superb, as was the weather and the additional transceiver training and snow / avalanche awareness was very informative. We might well be back for more, providing I can remember where I put my Arva!!!
Thanks once again, Peter
Shona Tate skiing the Vallee Blanche on a “POWDER DAY!”
Copyright © BASS Chamonix Ltd
Derek Tate, BASS Director
Copyright © BASS Chamonix Ltd
