Freeride skiing course in Andorra for beginners

Discover a winter paradise while you learn everything you need to know about freeriding! Join Jordi, an UIMLA mountain leader, on this freeride course for beginners in Andorra.

2 Days

Jan - Mar, Dec

High

Beginner

Description

Total freedom, is one of the ways one can describe freeride skiing. Unlike regular skiing, where you are limited to the confinements of a ski resort or a traced path, with freeride skiing, you can choose your own route. However, in order to practice this wonderful activity, you need the ideal conditions. And there isn’t a better place, than the peaks of Andorra, for this amazing sport!

Andorra has a unique location as it lies in the Pyrenees between Spain and France. This is a small country yet, one of the most enchanting places in Europe. It is a true winter paradise! Here we’ll find virgin and steep snow, as well as incomparable powder snow. All of those features are essential for a great freeride trip.

Due to the nature of freeride skiing, you need to be prepared to venture into wild and remote places. Hence, the objective of this course is to teach you all the basics for you to do so.

During our course we will learn:

What essential gear you need to pack and how to use, maintain and repair it
How to interpret the weather and assess the stability of the snow and the environment
Risk assessment, protocols of security and what to do in case of an avalanche or an accident
The proper use of the avalanche transceivers and shovels
Elementary snow science and the metamorphosis of the snow
Fundamental positions
Types of turns and perfecting descending techniques
Planification of snow descents
Descending techniques in steep and virgin snow
Security and strategy for group descents

So don’t miss out the opportunity to join this winter adventure. Send me a request and let me guide you through the mountains of Andorra!

Looking for a summer adventure? I also guide this Sorteny National Park half day guided hike.

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Guiding fee

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You must be at least 16 to join this trip.

About the guide

Jordi

4.8

(6)

Mountain Leader

Andorra 3000 is composed by a group of guides who share the same passion: the mountains. Our goal is not just to guide you or to teach you but to share with you a way of experiencing the mountains and the nature around us. We also want to share with you everything we have learned over the years as we explore the most remote corners and uncover nature´s well-kept secrets.

Our team is made up of mountain guides who specialize in all the different disciplines: climbing, mountaineering and skiing. We work to provide truly unique experiences. Join us and discover everything Andorra and the Pyrenees have to offer!

Languages

Catalan

Certificates

UIMLA

What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

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