Custom Ski Mountaineering Coaching - Dolomites, Brenta & Adamello

This trip uses our 1–10 overall difficulty scale (technical + fitness + exposure + environment). How this scale works

Highlights

• Tailor-made ski mountaineering coaching adapted to your level and goals
• Flexible location between Dolomites, Brenta and Adamello, selected according to snowpack and conditions assessed by the guide.
• Focus on real decision-making: route choice, avalanche awareness and efficient movement in varied terrain
• Small ratios (max 1–2 people) for in-depth feedback and a relaxed, professional atmosphere

Overview

Itinerary

1. Day 1
   Building solid foundations

   
   

   This is only a sample programme - the actual objectives are planned together based on your experience, preferences and the conditions of the day.

   
   

   The first day is about building a solid base. We focus on efficient uphill skinning, working on pace, rhythm, track setting and kick turns, as well as time and energy management over the course of a full day in the mountains.

   
   

   Downhill, the focus is on off-piste skiing in variable snow. We work on adapting technique and line choice to the snow and terrain we actually encounter, improving control and flow rather than forcing a single style.

   
   

   Throughout the day we address avalanche risk reduction, covering transceiver checks, search practice and shovel and probe use, with a strong emphasis on linking the avalanche bulletin to terrain choices and on-the-ground decision-making.

   This day sets the foundation for everything that follows.

2. Day 2
   More complex terrain and transitions

   On the second day the terrain becomes more demanding. Ascents are longer and more continuous, requiring more careful track setting, efficient traverses and clean transitions.

   
   

   We introduce the use of crampons and ice axe, focusing on when they are appropriate, how to manage ski-to-foot transitions, basic movement on steeper snow and carrying skis on the backpack.

   
   

   Downhill, we continue to refine skiing technique on steeper slopes, paying attention to spacing, terrain reading and group management.

3. Day 3
   Glacier travel: rope and movement in a roped team

   The third day is dedicated to glacier travel.

   
   

   On a simple glacier we work on roping up, rope management and communication within the team. We practise travelling roped on skis and managing changes in slope angle and more exposed sections.

   
   

   The focus is on risk reduction in glaciated terrain: reading the glacier, identifying crevasses and snow bridges, and choosing appropriate lines.

   
   

   We also introduce the fundamentals of crevasse rescue, including fall arrest, organisation of the rescue and clear roles within the rope team, always with a practical, real-world approach.

4. Day 4
   A complete ski mountaineering tour

   The final day is a full ski mountaineering tour, chosen according to conditions in areas such as Adamello or Ortles-Cevedale.

   
   

   We plan the day together, from the avalanche bulletin and weather forecast to route choice, alternatives and margins.

   
   

   During the tour we integrate all elements: efficient uphill travel, rope use on glaciers, roped team management, skiing in glaciated terrain and emergency management, including crevasse rescue if conditions allow.

   
   

   This day brings the whole course together.

Requirements

• Confident skiing on-piste and easy off-piste
  You should be able to ski in control on all pistes and have some experience off-piste. You do not need to be expert or fast, but you should feel generally comfortable skiing ungroomed snow.
• Basic ski touring experience (recommended)
  Having some previous ski touring days is recommended (using skins, transitions, steady uphill pace). If you have limited experience, the program can be adapted to focus more on fundamentals and easy terrain.
• Suitable fitness for full mountain days
  A typical day involves 600–1,000 m of ascent at a relaxed pace. You don’t need to be fast, but you should be able to stay active for several hours. Multi-day coaching is possible for those who wish to progress further.
• Avalanche safety equipment
  Each participant must carry an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe. Rental available on request.
• Winter clothing & personal equipment
  Participants must bring appropriate winter clothing (layers, gloves, goggles, shell), a daypack 25–35 L, water/thermos and snacks. A full equipment list is provided on booking and adapted depending on the chosen objectives.

Gear checklist

Prices

• 1 Pax

  €400 per person per day
• 2 Pax

  €200 per person per day

What’s included