Who We Are

We are the first and only dedicated Avalanche Training School in Chamonix.

  1. Our “on snow” training theory is focussed on teaching you what you need to know most.

  2. We will provide you with all the safety equipment you need, at no extra cost. All of our transceivers are the newest technology, and our kit has been selected because it is the best on the market.

  3. ALL of our courses run. If you book - your course will not be cancelled due to lack of numbers.

  4. All of our Guides are hand-picked for their knowledge, teaching abilities, and inter-personal skills. If one of our small team isn't available we won't run a course with a Guide we don't know.

  5. Our avalanche safety courses are the most popular in the European Alps - we train over 250 people every winter. 

  6. There are no hidden costs. We do not charge a booking fee, credit card fee, or for use of our safety equipment. The price you see is the price you pay

Meet the Team

  • Stuart Macdonald

    Stuart Macdonald – Mountain Guide and Director of Avalanche Academy

  • Tim Blakemore

    Mountain Guide

  • Jonny Baird

    Mountain Guide