For anyone involved in ski touring, snowshoeing or winter mountaineering who wants to better understand snow, improve their risk analysis skills and know how to react effectively in the event of an avalanche.
Training in the use of a DVA, taking part in a simple, multi-victim search and organising it is a day in itself. I recommend that you attend a session regularly, every year, to stay up to date.
The course covers how to read the BERA (Bulletin d'Estimation du Risque d'Avalanche - Avalanche Risk Assessment Bulletin), analyse the snowpack, observe the terrain (slopes, orientation, accumulations, tracks, recent flows, etc.) and use decision-making tools to manage the risk independently and as part of a group.
Yes, it's an integral part of the course. Working with maps, topos and digital tools enables us to design outings that are adapted to the conditions and objectives of the group.
Yes, even when accompanied, it is invaluable to understand the choices made in the field, to be able to participate in the safety of the group, and to react effectively in the event of an accident. Safety is always a collective responsibility.
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