Written by David Roberts, New Generation Instructor Courses In my previous blogs, I’ve outlined what you should look for in ski-touring equipment and the tools that you can use to plan an enjoyable day out. In the this article I’d like to show two examples of the planning tools in action. The tours are from…
Category: Mountain Safety
How I plan and execute my Ski tours
Written by David Roberts, New Generation Instructor Training In my previous blogs, I’ve outlined what you should look for in ski-touring equipment and the tools that you can use to plan an enjoyable day out. In the this article I’d like to show two examples of the planning tools in action. The tours are from…
Planning your ski tours for the BASI EMS Exam
Written by David Roberts, New Generation Instructor Training In order to pass the BASI Level 4 European Mountain Safety module, candidates need to log six days of ski touring. This can be one of the most enjoyable parts of the BASI system, as it’s just you and some friends, escaping from the ski resort to…
Introducing Dynafit Radical 2 Bindings and the BCA T3 Transceiver
Anatom, the BASI Pro Deal Supplier are stocking a couple of new bits of kit for the 2015/16 season. Check them out below. Firstly is the new Dynafit Radical 2 touring binding. The death knell for frame bindings. The Radical ST 2.0 is the evolution of the Radical ST. It offers simple operation and increased safety…
Nine year old adventurer Ossie climbs 3751m mountain – Aiguille de la Grande Sassière
Written by Tori Collins, BASI Qualified Ski Instructor and Adventure Mum The altitudinous snow capped mountain Aiguille de la Grande Sassière is a 3751m peak. It soars high and exposed in the sky over looking the village of Tignes. It has witnessed every adventure and achievement we have accomplished here over the last few years.
The Haute Route
It’s easy to get the impression that for some the BASI Mountain Safety modules are a tick box exercise as people go through the system. Do the Level 3 training with the minimum amount of preparation and do the minimum number of tours to complete the Level 4 assessment. Once you’ve passed you can get…