Off Piste Freeride – Engelberg, Switzerland

Is this for me?

This backcountry course in Engelberg is for advanced level riders with a good amount of previous off piste experience. This should include riding a variety of terrain and snow conditions, including tree runs and steeper slopes. You should have a good level of fitness to ensure that you get the most of the week. You are looking to explore challenging & exciting terrain at a fast pace with the safety and knowledge of a professional mountain guide to lead the way.

Travelling alone? Not a problem! Our snowboard courses are designed with solo-travellers in mind. They are a great way to explore the backcountry with other riders of your level… and you will end the week with a bunch of new snowboard friends!

Structure

This course has no set itinerary for the week. Your Mountain Guide, David, will decide on a daily basis where to head depending on weather and snow conditions along with some input on preferences from the group. Expect a fun and exciting week with daily backcountry adventures to get your heart racing!

Included in the course will be:

• a session on mountain awareness and avalanche safety aimed at progressing your knowledge and skills
• daily involvement in decision making so that you can learn the skills involved in finding the best conditions on the mountain and where to avoid

Accommodation

Accommodation is included, in twin shared rooms at Hotel Crystal. The hotel is located in the heart of Engelberg, just a few minutes walk from the town center and the train station. Hotel Crystal offers comfortable rooms with modern charm and spectacular views. You will be well energised for the day ahead with the generous breakfast buffet and then refuelled in the evenings with 3 course evening meals at the hotel’s restaurant each night. To top it off you have access to the hotel’s Alpine Spa which includes a Finnish sauna, bio sauna, steam bath and relaxation room.

Single rooms are available upon request and subject to availability and a single person supplement.

Whats included

• 5 full days guiding

• Accommodation

  6 nights half-board hotel accommodation in twin shared rooms

• Avalanche awareness, search & rescue training

• Avalanche safety equipment

Whats not included

• Travel to Engelberg

  Swiss public transport is very easy. Travel by train from Zurich airport to Engelberg takes 2-2.5hrs with regular departures.

• Ski pass

• Personnal insurance

• Personal snowboard equipment

• Drinks

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