This fun, high-energy program includes:
- Development of advanced skiing skills and terrain awareness.
- Coaching and guiding skill development in moderate and low-consequence terrain.
- Additional risk management, transceiver practice and avalanche safety.
A Big Mountain Coach is a freeride guide trained to work in off-piste, big mountain terrain located within the ski area. Great coaching in this environment requires specific skills that this training provides. The program is designed to challenge, empower and hone the understanding and skills in the alpine environment playground.
The Level 2 Big Mountain Program comprises on-snow training split into two separate 3-day modules, with an additional 1 day module dedicated to Backcountry Safety, emphasizing Skiing Skills and Guiding/Teaching Skills development pathways. It is STRONGLY recommended that the Skiing skills module be taken first as this will ensure you have the skiing competency to safely navigate the terrain required for the Guiding/Teaching module. Full Level 2 Big Mountain Coach certification requires passing both components.
More info on the course and the outcomes can be found here:
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view Level 2 detailed program summary)
Verbier Ski Resort: Verbier is a picture postcard Swiss village situated in the 4 Vallees ski area. Perched high on a beautiful sunny aspect, Verbier has access to more than 400km of groomed pistes that cater to skiers of all abilities. The resort has excellent snow cover, allowing you to ski from November to May. Renowned for its off-piste skiing, the ski area has endless opportunities for thrill seekers, from steep and technical couloirs to huge powder bowls and fantastic tree skiing.
Our friendly office team are renowned for their excellent customer service. Our goal is to help make your holiday unforgettable, this starts with your initial enquiry - you can expect a quick and informative response, whether it’s by phone, email or after you have made a booking online. If it’s your first time skiing, we recommend giving the office a call and we’ll talk you through the best options for you.