Three days, lots of snow and one big goal: you'll learn what freeriding really means.
At Rookie Camp, it's all about technique, safety and off-piste adventure. Together with experienced coaches, you'll dive into the world of deep snow. They'll teach you everything from technique and respect to the right equipment.
Prerequisite: You are already confident on red slopes. We'll teach you the rest with fun, expertise and genuine team spirit.
The Rooky Camp is made possible by our main partner Imholz Sport Andermatt and the collaboration of the Swiss Snow Sports School Andermatt.
What you will learn
• Freeriding technique in the backcountry
• Introduction to avalanche transceiver search
• Avalanche awareness and interpretation of avalanche bulletins
• Route selection, line selection and stopping points
• Jumps in the backcountry
• Insight into the work of the piste rescue service (PRD)
Participation and organisation
• Age: recommended for young people between 12 and 16 years of age
• Meeting point: 9 a.m. at Imholz Sport, Gemsstockbahn valley station
Equipment and safety
• Freeride skis or snowboard suitable for freeriding
• Safety kit (avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, backpack)
• All equipment can be rented at Imholz Sport – you will receive a voucher in advance to pick it up
Please note
• Lunch is included in the price
• Ski passes for the Andermatt+Sedrun+Disentis ski area are not included
• Minimum participation: 4 people. If there are too few registrations, the groups may be combined, shortened or cancelled
info(at)skischuleandermatt.ch
+41 58 200 69 94
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
LinkedIn