Avalanche Foundation

Realised we had been in a false sense of security skiing off piste near resorts. Stuart put us right and we have learnt SO MUCH. Don't hesitate, do this course. We also learnt some great tricks for finding good snow :)

Thinking over the course in the evening, I realized in the past I had done some very dangerous skiing oblivious to the risks and without a buddy to dig me out. A lot of information and practice was packed into the day while we got in some good skiing.

An absolute MUST for anyone engaging in ski touring/off-piste skiing. It gave us a very well balanced theoretical and practical overview to judge risks and proceed on a rescue. Stuart is a great trainer, in knowledge and attitude, and managed to workaround Covid and an adverse snow report, to find good quality and scenic spots for us to train. A highly recommendable course, essential to any responsible off-piste skier.

Stuart took us through all aspects of basic avalanche foundation training in amazing powder conditions - as the snow continued to fall. Stuart takes you through serious subjects in a really relaxed but professional way that creates a great atmosphere to learn in for the day. We have been coming regularly to Chamonix for many years, but the course is a real eye opener, even if you think you know what you re doing already. Thoroughly recommended!

Just back from a weekend with Stuart for the Avalanche Foundation and Progression courses. Two full-on days packed with learning, really useful advice and some great off-piste guided riding. Would definitely recommend the course if you want to ski or board off-piste and keep yourself and others safe.

Did both courses,excellent content and hands on practical stuff from the start,really good development and packed a lot in during very varied conditions

Great course if you intend to ski off piste. They teach the core fundamentals in avoiding an avalanche, and all the safety and recovery methods in the instance of an avalanche. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a try.

Taking a class with Stuart is like taking a drink from a fire hydrant - at least, that was my experience. His course is packed with lots of factual and anecdotal information, taught in a serious manner but somehow kept playful and allows for hands-on practice. Highly recommended! Elke

Many thanks to Adam, who provided a wealth of information,which was delivered in a very interesting and engaging format.Learnt many new and interesting facts. I think these courses should be compulsary for off piste riding.

I attended the Foundation course with Stuart having read several books on the subject, but still unsure how to put the facts into practice. This course did exactly that!
The burial scenario was a real eye opener, in reality it’s not so easy doing it for real in unfamiliar terrain, with survivors shouting and wandering about with shock…
There was obviously much more than this is the course.

I would fully recommend taking this course without hesitation to anyone.