Achensee Snowshoeing Camp

The Achensee snowshoeing camp is designed for snowshoers who want to develop the skills for safe travel in open terrain. Learn from our expert guides how to get started, how to minimize your exposure to risk, and how to respect nature and wildlife.

ITINERARY

Friday, 01 March

• Until 17.00 Arrival and check in at Hotel Bergland in Pertisau
• 17.30 Meet and greet, distribution of test equipment
  
• 18.30 Group dinner at the hotel and tour planning for Saturday
• 20.00 Basics of modern risk management and application of assessment methods
  Theory session: Rescue of comrades in an avalanche

Saturday, 02 March

• 08.00 Group breakfast
• 09.30 Snowshoeing tour into the Karwendel mountains
• Approx. 12.30 Stopover
• 13.30 Introduction to the handling of emergency equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe)
  Emergency avalanche exercise
• Approx.16.30 Return to the hotel
• Time for relaxation & wellness at the hotel
• 18.30 Group dinner at the hotel and tour planning for Sunday
• 20.00 Theory session: Snow and avalanche awareness: Alpine dangers

Sunday, 03 March

• 08.00 Group breakfast and check out at the hotel
• 09.30 Snowshoeing tour: practice your skills, especially behaviour in open terrain
• Approx. 15.00 Return to the hotel and return of equipment
• Individual departure

Participants will receive the detailed schedule and packing list by email before the camp. The schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions.