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Avalanche course & transceiver training in Tyrol
I'm Markus Moser, state-certified snowboard guide and instructor trainer and examiner at the Tiroler Skilehrerverband. In my avalanche courses snowboarders and splitboarders practise out in the terrain what matters in an emergency: searching, probing, shovelling and making good decisions.
Avalanche safety
Avalanche course, transceiver training & backcountry safety in Tyrol
In winter terrain you need more than good riding technique: knowledge, practice and responsible decisions. My avalanche courses for snowboarders, splitboarders and freeriders cover avalanche safety, hazard assessment, companion rescue and practical use of emergency gear.
You practise searching with the avalanche transceiver, probing and efficient shovelling, plus the basics of tour planning, terrain assessment and decision-making. Then put it to use on a splitboard or freeride day.
Education · Alpine safety
Alpine Safety Days
Practical days in the field on mountain awareness, terrain assessment, avalanche safety and how good decisions get made. The knowledge that lets you enjoy the backcountry for years. Taught within the scope of my qualifications.
Safety days are held for groups on request and will soon be part of the online Academy. We recommend a backcountry refresher once per season.
- Mountain awarenessField
- Terrain assessmentField
- Avalanche safetyField
- Decision-makingField
The course
Knowledge you need in the terrain
Off-piste you need more than gear in your backpack. In the course we practise companion rescue until the steps sit, and talk about how to assess terrain and conditions and how to make decisions.
Safety always comes first. The course doesn't replace experience, but it gives you the knowledge and practice to move more consciously and safely in the backcountry. I teach within the scope of my qualifications.
Your guide
Markus Moser: qualifications
- State-certified snowboard instructorStaatlich geprüfter Snowboardlehrer (Diplom)
- State-certified snowboard guideStaatlich geprüfter Snowboardführer
- Instructor trainer and examinerTiroler Skilehrerverband
- InsuredLegal expenses and professional liability insurance
Prices
What the course costs
Avalanche course for groups
On request
depending on group size and duration. Maximum 6 people per guide.
Transceiver
€10
rental per day.
Backpack
€10
with shovel and probe, rental per day.
I recommend a refresher once per season to everyone who goes into the backcountry. Rental & shop.
Regions
Where the course takes place
- Kitzbühel AlpsMy home mountain: Hohe Salve above Söll
- AlpbachtalAlso my home mountain
- Zillertal and Tux AlpsTyrol
- Rofan and KarwendelTyrol
- KühtaiTyrol
I send you the meeting point once the location is set by snow and conditions.
Free
Free resources for your preparation
- Tour sheettour planning on your phone, no account
- Backcountry checklistfrom planning to review
- Packing listsday tour, freeride trip, hut tour
- Booklet “Safer Way Out”38 pages, German edition
- SNOWBORN Academy8 free lessons on gear and preparation (German)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
01What will I learn?
Using transceiver, probe and shovel in companion rescue, reading the avalanche bulletin and the terrain, and how to make good decisions on the way. We practise outside in the terrain, not in a classroom.
02Do you offer avalanche courses for snowboarders?
Yes. My avalanche courses are aimed specifically at snowboarders, splitboarders and freeriders, for groups on request.
03Who is the course for?
For snowboarders and splitboarders who ride off-piste or want to, and for groups who tour together. I adapt the content to your level.
04Do I need previous knowledge?
No. You should ride a snowboard confidently. If you already have experience, you refresh your knowledge and practise the steps under realistic conditions.
05What does the course cost?
I offer the avalanche course for groups on request. The price depends on group size and duration. Maximum 6 people per guide.
06What gear do I need?
Transceiver, shovel and probe in your backpack. If you don't have your own, rent a transceiver for €10 per day and a backpack with shovel and probe for €10 per day.
07How often should I do an avalanche course?
I recommend a refresher once per season. The steps of a companion rescue have to sit, and that only works with practice.
08Where does the course take place?
In Tyrol: the Kitzbühel Alps, the Alpbachtal, the Zillertal, the Rofan, the Karwendel or Kühtai. I choose the meeting point by snow and conditions.
09Does the course replace a guide?
No. The course gives you knowledge and practice, but experience in the terrain grows over years. Safety always comes first.
10How do I book, and when is my date confirmed?
Book through the form on snowborn.at. Your date is reserved once the 30% deposit has arrived and the signed participation declaration is back. For short-notice bookings, 50% is due immediately.
11What are the cancellation terms?
If you cancel at least 7 days before, you get the deposit back. If you cancel later, the deposit is kept as compensation. If I have to cancel for safety reasons, we reschedule or you get everything back except the deposit.
Ready for your avalanche course?
Send me preferred dates, group size and experience. I'll get back to you with a proposal.