Mountain Exploration Zone
Whether you’re a beginner to the slopes or have been exploring the mountains from as far back as you can remember, our brand new Mountain Exploration Zone in partnership with the Ski Club of Great Britain, will provide all the information and advice you could possibly need to explore the mountains safely.
You might be looking to take the family off-piste for the first time, maybe you’ve not been for a few years and are looking for ways to build confidence before your next trip or you might just want to check out the latest kit and tech to ensure you’re well equipped when off out on your next adventure.
Hosted by Tord Nilson, join us for sessions from a line-up of experts and professionals in backcountry exploration.
Schedule
Saturday
11:00 – 11:50
Nordic Touring
Discover the oldest form of ski touring as we explore the kit, clothing and perfect locations for both track and off track cross country skiing. Learn the steps to reaching safe self-propelled exploratory of an arctic middle mountain environment and how this truly low impact winter sport is making a resurgence.
Mountain Exploration Zone
Sponsored by Ski Club of Great Britain®
11:30 – 11:50
An introduction to Backcountry Kit
Mountain Exploration Zone
Sponsored by Ski Club of Great Britain®
11:50 – 12:20
Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain
Mountain Exploration Zone
Sponsored by Ski Club of Great Britain®
13:00 – 13:15
Ski Club x Snow Camp: Peak Excellence
Mountain Exploration Zone
Sponsored by Ski Club of Great Britain®
13:30 – 14:00
Q&A with Ski Technique Expert Warren Smith
Snow Safety Quiz
Mountain Exploration Zone
Sponsored by Ski Club of Great Britain®
14:15 – 14:45
Q&A with Arctic Adventurer Katy Parrott
Snow Safety Quiz
Mountain Exploration Zone
Sponsored by Ski Club of Great Britain®
15:00 – 15:20
An introduction to Backcountry Kit
Mountain Exploration Zone
Sponsored by Ski Club of Great Britain®
15:20 – 15:50
Mastering Mountain Rescues
Mountain Exploration Zone
Sponsored by Ski Club of Great Britain®
15:50 – 16:20
Storytelling x Decision Making in the Backcountry
Mountain Exploration Zone
Sponsored by Ski Club of Great Britain®
Sunday
11:00 – 11:30
What is Ski Touring?
Mountain Exploration Zone
Sponsored by Ski Club of Great Britain®
11:30 – 11:50
An introduction to Backcountry Kit
Mountain Exploration Zone
Sponsored by Ski Club of Great Britain®
11:50 – 12:20
Mastering Mountain Rescues
Mountain Exploration Zone
Sponsored by Ski Club of Great Britain®
13:30 – 14:00
The Silent Struggle: Building confidence and overcoming anxiety on the slopes
Whether you are an anxious skier building your confidence on the slopes or aiming to take your skiing to the next level in the powder or beyond, you will find this session enlightening.
We’ve all had ski lessons and know how to ski – that’s not the problem. The challenge for anxious skiers is how to overcome their fear factor so they can build their confidence and enjoy their skiing. If your mindset is holding you back and negative emotions, such as anxiety or fear, overwhelming you on the slopes, this is the session for you.
Mountain Exploration Zone
Sponsored by Ski Club of Great Britain®
14:40 – 15:00
An introduction to Backcountry Kit
Mountain Exploration Zone
Sponsored by Ski Club of Great Britain®
15:00 – 15:30
Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain
Mountain Exploration Zone
Sponsored by Ski Club of Great Britain®