We had the first avalanche workshop last sundaz. We introductioned the participants in the theoretical part with all aspects of safety in the mountains in the snow - from planning a tour, monitoring weather and avalanche forecasts, evaluating the terrain and various tests, searching training in realistic situations, and group work procedures. Mandatory equipment for both hikers and skiers was presented. The use in the given conditions was also shown.
Photo Gasper Kobale
Through examples in the classroom and then on the ski slope, we learned about snow and its characteristics, especially the transformation of the snow cover and the causes of avalanches. The practical workshop also included a refresher experience on how to behave in the event of an avalanche when searching for a missing person with the help of mandatory safety equipment, such as the avalanche trinity: woodpecker, shovel and probe.
Photo Gasper Kobale, Niko Turk & Danilo Tic
The second part of the course took place at the ski resort Veliki vrh on Treh kralje, where skiers could try walking with skis and skins. They learned about turning techniques on steep slopes and became familiar with defensive skiing when descending on difficult terrain.
Photo Danilo Tic
