- Guided Snowshoeing Weekend in Safiental (Graubünden)Thalkirch, Safiental, GRCHF 300.00
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---Join us for a wonderful snowshoeing weekend in the wild and untouched Safien valley, part of the Natural Park Beverin in Graubünden. The Safien valley begins at the famous and gorgeous Ruinaulta canyon (Rheinschlucht), and takes you into a fairytale landscape. No wonder why Walser people stayed there!
This trip is led by Celine Kahn, mountain leader.
What's the plan?
Saturday - Camana Hütta
We meet at Safien, Abzw. Camana at 11:10 to start our 2-day snowshoe tour in the beautiful Safien valley. On this first day we start with a climb through the forest followed by an open area, all the way to Camana Hütta. We hike down on the other side and catch a bus to Turrahus, at the end of the valley. Dinner and night at the charming guest house Turrahus.
Technical info: 6km - 650m ascent - 650m descentSunday - Strätscherhorn 2555m
After an energising breakfast, we get ready for this second exciting day with a longer hike in the Safien valley. The loop to Strätscherhorn is really wild and stunning, and the views of the valley and the surrounding peaks from the summit are breathtaking! Return to the guest house in the afternoon for everyone to catch their bus back home.
Technical info: 12km - 900m ascent - 900m descentRequirements
To join this event, you need to be a fit hiker. No previous snowshoeing experience is needed.Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).How to get there
If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you take the following:- Saturday: Zurich HB 08:38 - 11:10 Safien, Abzw. Camana (via Chur & Versam-Safien)
- Sunday: Thalkirch, Turrahus 15:29 - 18:22 Zurich HB (via Versam-Safien & Chur) - depending on the time the event finishes
If you are traveling by car, you can park at Safien, Abzw. Camana on Saturday morning and bring it to Turrahus after the hike on Saturday.
Kit list
Day clothing essentials- Winter hiking boots
- Base layers
- Hiking or skiing trousers
- Fleece
- Down jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Warm hat
- Buff
- Thin gloves
- Thick gloves
Night essentials
- Lightweight towel
- Sleeping bag liner
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Ear plugs
Technical gear
- Hiking backpack (30-40L)
- Waterproof backpack cover
- Waterproof inner bags or bin bags
- Snowshoes and poles: can be rented out - see "Equipment rental"
- Avalanche set: transceiver, probe and shovel: can be rented out - see "Equipment rental"
F&B
- Water
- Thermal bottle for tea
- Snacks
- Packed lunches for 2 days
Pharmacy
- Sunscreen and lip protector
- Plasters and basic medicine
Equipment rental
You have the possibility to rent the following equipment, directly from the guide:- Snowshoes and poles: CHF 30
- Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe: CHF 50
You will receive an email with a form to fill in a few days before the event, where you can inform us about which items you’d like to rent. These can be paid by cash or Twint on the event day.
Pricing
The price for this event is CHF 300 in a shared room (3 to 5 beds) or CHF 325 in a twin room.Included in price
- 2 days of guided snowshoeing with a mountain leader, in a small group
- Basic avalanche training to make sure everyone knows how to use the equipment
- 1 night of accommodation at Turrahus
- Dinner on Saturday
- Breakfast on Sunday
Not included in price
- Transport to/from Safiental and bus transfer from Thalkirch, Mura to Thalkirch, Turrahus on Saturday afternoon
- Packed lunches
- Drinks & snacks
- Equipment rental
Group size
Min. 4 / Max. 9 participants---
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Your registration will only be valid if you sign up on our website. Here is the link to sign up. - Splitboard / Ski Tour for BeginnersFlumserberg Tannenboden, Quarten, SGCHF 170.00
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---You want to start splitboarding or ski touring and need some introduction on an easy but really nice tour? This tour is specially designed for splitboarders / snowboarders and therefore has no flat parts. Skiers are of course more than welcome to join.
This tour is led by Niki Huwyler, certified winter sport instructor.
What's the plan?
You meet Niki at Flumserberg, Tannenboden at 09:30 and take the cable car up to Maschgenkamm.
Easy tour with 500-600m ascent. We also find time to look at the avalanche danger assessment in the terrain, for this we apply the reduction method, the single slope assessment and interpret the avalanche bulletin.
Return to Flumserberg, Tannenboden around 15:00.Requirements
To join this event, you need to be comfortable snowboarding / skiing on any piste and have some off-piste experience.Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).How to get there
If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you take the following:- Zurich HB 07:12 - 08:44 Flumserberg, Tannenboden (via Walenstadt and Unterterzen) - if you are renting out equipment, which gives you enough time to pick it up and walk up to Tannenboden
- Zurich HB 07:38 - 09:25 Flumserberg, Tannenboden (via Sargans) - if you have your own equipment
Please note that the location might change depending on the conditions.
Kit list
- Splitboard + skins or snowboard + snowshoes or touring skis + skins
- Poles
- Helmet
- Avalanche set: transceiver, probe and shovel
- Packed lunch
- Water and snacks
Equipment rental
You have the possibility to rent the following equipment at Intersport Flumserberg Tannenboden:- Ski touring set (touring skis + skins + poles) from CHF 62
- Splitboard set (splitboard + skins + poles) from CHF 82
- Avalanche set (transceiver + probe + shovel) from CHF 22
We recommend you to reserve the equipment online in advance.
Pricing
The price for this event is CHF 170.Included in price:
- 1-day guided ski or splitboard tour with a certified instructor
Not included in price:
- Transport to/from Flumserberg
- Cable car (CHF 12 from Flumserberg to Maschgenkamm with 1/2 fare travel card or GA)
- Lunch and snacks
Group size
Min. 3 / Max. 8 participants---
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Your registration will only be valid if you sign up on our website. Here is the link to sign up. - Avalanche courseFlumserberg Tannenheim, Flums, SGCHF 100.00
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----Join us for this avalanche course in Flumserberg. In order to enjoy the mountains safely all year round, reading the terrain you’re playing on and understanding the avalanche danger is a must. With all winter sports that take you outside of the secured slopes and paths (snowshoeing, off-piste skiing, ski touring, etc.), one has to not only understand and prevent the danger, but also be equipped and ready to respond in case of an accident. Under the instruction of a mountain leader, you will learn the basics of avalanches and how to properly use a transceiver, probe and shovel.
This trip is led by Celine Kahn, mountain leader.
What's the plan?
Meet at Flumserberg, Tannenheim at 09:15. We take the cable car to Prodalp and start with some theory at Prodalp Bergrestaurant. After approx. 2 hours of theory and a picnic or lunch at the restaurant (up to you), we head out and use the terrain to do various exercises in the snow.
At the end of the day, you will be able to:- Read, understand and make use of the avalanche bulletin
- Understand the 3-by-3 method to plan your snowshoe or ski tours safely
- Measure the slope inclination on the terrain
- Identify the different avalanche types
- Run group checks to make sure all transceivers in the group are up and running
- Rescue avalanche victims using your transceiver, probe and shovel
Avalanche knowledge is not something you learn in one day, it requires a lot of practice. During this basic course, you will be given the tools needed to keep learning and practicing the skills acquired.
How to get there
If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you to take the following:- Zurich HB 07:38 - 09:15 Flumserberg, Tannenheim (via Sargans)
- Flumserberg, Tannenheim 15:38 - 17:20 Zurich HB (via Sargans) - depending on the time the event finishes
If you are traveling by car, you can park at Flumserberg, Tannenheim.
Kit list
Clothing essentials- Winter hiking boots
- Base layers
- Hiking or skiing trousers
- Fleece
- Down jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Sunglasses
- Warm hat
- Buff
- Thin gloves
- Thick gloves
Technical gear
- Poles
- Hiking backpack (20-30L)
- Waterproof inner bags or bin bags
- Snowshoes, touring skis or split board: snowshoes can be rented out - see “Equipment rental”
- Avalanche transceiver, probe & shovel: can be rented out - see “Equipment rental”
F&B
- Water
- Lunch
Pharmacy
- Sunscreen & lip protector
- Plasters & basic medicine
Equipment rental
You have the possibility to rent the following:- Snowshoes & poles: CHF 15
- Transceiver, probe & shovel: CHF 25
You will receive an email with a form to fill in a few days before the event, where you can inform us about which items you’d like to rent. These can be paid by cash or Twint on the event day.
Pricing
The price for this event is CHF 100.Included in price
- Avalanche safety course with a mountain leader, in a small group
- Hot drink in the morning
Not included in price
- Transport to/from Flumserberg, Tannenheim
- Cable car to Prodalp (return trip CHF 8.50 with 1/2 fare travel card or GA, CHF 17 without)
- Equipment rental
- Lunch
Group size
Min. 4 / Max. 8 participants---
By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.---
Your registration will only be valid if you sign up on our website. Here is the link to sign up.
