Ski Free Rando Saint-Lary – Guided ski touring outing in the Pyrenees | Evolution2

Description

Ski Free Rando in Saint-Lary: discover ski touring

Are you comfortable on red slopes, in good physical condition, and interested in discovering ski touring?

There Ski Free Rando Evolution 2 Saint-Lary is designed to introduce you to the basics of this activity in the Pyrenees, with a qualified instructor and a program adapted to the conditions of the day.

Climbing with skins, kick turns, equipment use, safety and first descents on natural snow: You will gradually discover the fundamentals of ski touring.

The highlights of Ski Free Rando

• For 1 to 4 people
• Supervision by a qualified instructor
• No prior ski touring experience necessary
• Learning climbing techniques
• Introduction to conversions and the use of skins
• Discovering avalanche safety equipment
• First descents on natural snow
• Program adapted to the group's level and conditions

Who is this outing aimed at?

This outing is intended for good alpine skiers wishing to discover ski touring.

You must be comfortable on red runs and able to ski in snow conditions less consistent than a groomed run.

Good physical condition is recommended, but No prior experience in ski touring is necessary.

This service is not an introduction to alpine skiing.

What you will learn

During the outing, your instructor will gradually introduce you to the basics of ski touring:

• use of sealskin skis; ;
• techniques for ascending; ;
• conversions; ;
• use of knives when conditions require it; ;
• organization of equipment; ;
• reading the terrain; ;
• principles of safety in the mountains; ;
• use of avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.

The exact content is adapted to the snow conditions, the weather and the level of the group.

Outing procedure

A meeting is planned before the outing to check the equipment, discuss your level and confirm the program according to the conditions.

On the day of the outing, your instructor will begin by assessing your skiing level before gradually leaving the marked area.

The day then alternates between technical learning, climbing with skins, safety exercises and descents in natural snow.

The output usually corresponds to a long half-day. The schedule and route may be adapted to mountain conditions.

A program that adapts to the mountains

In ski touring, the route cannot be fixed several weeks in advance.

Your instructor chooses the sector and adapts the program accordingly:

• snow cover; ;
• the weather; ;
• snow conditions; ;
• at the group level; ;
• safety conditions.

Safety and adapting to conditions always take precedence over a pre-announced route.

Material

Included

• Supervision by a qualified instructor
• DVA
• Shovel
• Probe

Not included

• Touring skis
• Ski touring boots
• Sticks

Ski touring equipment can be rented separately from Evolution 2 Saint-Lary. We recommend booking it in advance.

Price

€390 for the group, from 1 to 4 people.

To ensure a coherent and enjoyable outing, participants should have a relatively similar skiing level.

Practical information

• Participants: 1 to 4 people
• Ski level: Good alpine skier, proficient on red runs
• Ski touring experience: not necessary
• Physical condition: good condition recommended
• Duration : A long half-day, adapted to the conditions
• Place : Saint-Lary/Pyrenees area, depending on conditions
• Ski touring equipment: not included
• Avalanche safety equipment: included

Why choose Evolution 2 Saint-Lary?

Ski touring requires more than just technical mastery of skiing.

Our instructors know the Saint-Lary area and adapt the outing to your level and mountain conditions in order to introduce you to the activity gradually.

The goal is to convey to you the basic technical and security foundations while giving you a genuine mountain experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need to have prior experience in ski touring?

No. This outing is specifically designed for good alpine skiers wishing to discover ski touring.

What level of skiing skill do you need?

You must be comfortable on red runs and able to navigate snow conditions less consistent than a groomed run.

Is ski touring equipment included?

No. Skis, boots and poles are not included. They can be rented separately from Evolution 2 Saint-Lary.

Is safety equipment included?

Yes. Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe are provided for the outing.

Where is the outing taking place?

The area is chosen by the instructor according to the snow conditions, the weather, the safety conditions and the level of the group.

Does the outing last all day?

No. It's usually a good half-day. The exact time may vary depending on the conditions and the chosen program.