Intensive Program

Winter Skills Certificate

Master winter mountain environments with our intensive winter skills program. Build skills in ski touring, avalanche safety, ice climbing and winter camping while preparing for internationally recognized certifications. Learn risk management strategies for cold, variable conditions—snowpack assessment, rescue systems, winter navigation, and leadership in avalanche terrain.

Block

Switzerland

  • January-February 2026

  • Ski and avalanche training in the Swiss Alps

Courses

Build technical winter skills you can guide on.

The certificate develops competence across ski, snow, and avalanche terrain, paired with the foundational and professional skills to work safely and lead others. You move from prepared theory into real conditions, then prove the skills against industry-standard assessments.

11 courses across 3 areas:

Foundational Skills

  • FD-101 Wilderness First Aid

  • FD-102 Navigation

  • FD-103 Weather Forecasting

  • FD-104 Leadership

  • FD-105 Instructional Skills

Winter Skills

  • WN-301 Winter Camping

  • WN-302 Snow & Avalanche Safety

  • WN-303 Ski Touring

  • WN-304 Ice Climbing

  • WN-305 Skiing / SnowboardingProfessional Development

Professional Development

  • BS-502 Freelance Guide Start-Up Essentials

Outcomes

What this certificate unlocks:

✓ Lead and assess on ski touring and winter terrain

✓ Run avalanche assessment and snow safety

✓ Climb and instruct on ice

✓ Manage winter camping and cold-weather group safety

✓ Start working as a freelance adventure guide

Water Intensive Tuition

€6.375

January 2026 intake · Registration fee €250

What's included

  • Full instruction and expert training

  • Online preparation modules

  • Industry certification exam fees

  • Field equipment for program activities

  • Transport during field blocks

  • Shared accommodation during field courses

  • Magic Ski Pass, free resort access during the Switzerland block

Not included

  • Personal equipment

  • Meals

  • Accommodation outside field blocks

  • Ski touring equipment, available for rental

Eligibility

  • Minimum age 18

  • Physical fitness for strenuous outdoor activity

  • Intermediate swimming capability

  • B1 English proficiency (CEFR standard)

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