Options for Ski Touring Taster — First Experience

Ski Touring Taster — First Experience

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Options for Ski Touring Taster — First Experience

Your first ski touring experience in the Spanish Pyrenees

Ski Touring Taster — First Experience — DISCOVERY · HALF DAY

Try ski touring with PirineoSur on a half-day introduction around Astún or Candanchú, near Jaca. Get to know the equipment and practise the basic movements on a straightforward outing before deciding whether to take your training further.

No previous ski touring experience is needed. You should already be able to descend blue pistes using basic parallel turns.

What will you try?

Fitting and removing climbing skins, handling touring bindings and adjusting your equipment.
Basic uphill steps, gradual changes of direction and kick turns.
Carrying skis on a backpack.
Avalanche transceiver start-of-outing checks and an introductory transceiver exercise.
Observing snow quality, signs of snow accumulation and terrain when choosing how the group should travel.
Basic downhill position and technique, with the descent on piste depending on your level.

A small-group introduction

The session starts with a meeting and equipment check, followed by preparation, travel to the practice area and a short outing. The instructor provides corrections and feedback as you try the techniques.

Read the practical programme and equipment list below, then contact PirineoSur to discuss your skiing level and dates.

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Equipment
Requirements
Programme
Included and not included

What to bring

A complete ski touring setup, including touring boots. Equipment can be rented locally; ask us about rental.
A waterproof jacket and trousers, such as Gore-Tex or equivalent.
Trekking trousers and a 200-weight fleece or equivalent.
A thermal base layer.
Gloves and a spare pair.
A warm hat, cap, sunglasses and ski goggles.
A 45- to 50-litre backpack.
Sun protection.
Food and water for the half-day outing.

Equipment we can lend you if needed

Ice axe and crampons.
Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.
Helmet.
A large backpack, if you do not have one.

Who is this taster for?

Alpine skiers who would like to find out what ski touring involves through an introductory outing and straightforward ascents in the Pyrenees.

No previous ski touring experience is required. You must be able to descend blue pistes using basic parallel turns.

If your skiing is not yet at that level, we can offer downhill technique lessons on piste. The instructor can then assess whether you are ready to try ski touring.

If you are unsure about your ability, call us or contact PirineoSur for help choosing the right activity.

Objectives

Discover basic uphill and downhill ski touring technique and introductory risk-management practices for snow-covered mountain terrain.

Indicative timetable

Meet at 09:00 at the agreed meeting point. The practical session is listed from 10:00 to approximately 13:00. Confirm the exact arrangements when booking.

Equipment and preparation

Check and adjust the equipment, become familiar with its mechanisms and fit climbing skins.
Travel to the practice area and carry out avalanche transceiver start-of-outing checks.
Discuss equipment, activity-start protocols, food and hydration.

Uphill and downhill practice

Fit and remove skins, carry skis on the backpack and practise the basic uphill step.
Practise gradual changes of direction and kick turns, with individual corrections.
Observe snow quality and signs of accumulation to inform route choice.
Discuss how to travel as a group according to hazards and slope angle.
Carry out a transceiver exercise in an appropriate practice area.
Practise basic downhill position and technique, with the descent on piste depending on participants' level.

The programme is designed for small groups and can be adapted to the participants' needs. Contact us to discuss the session.

Included

A half-day session with a qualified high-mountain guide and alpine skiing instructor.
Ice axe and crampons, if you do not have your own.
Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe, if you do not have your own.
Local transport during the activity.
Initial assistance insurance.
Photographs and video of the activity.
Technical advice.
Taxes.