Taster Course Off Piste Skiing

Basic
1 day
Person skiing in powder snow
Person skiing in deep snow
Perfect for beginners
1 day: compact & intensive
Individual technique analysis

Season:

December March

Departure Times

09:00

Key info

You are a good skier (you handle red slopes with ease)
No prior powder skiing experience required

Overview

Recommended for: Anyone who trades comfort for the view.

First turns in powder: Feel the skis dive in and learn to glide through the white wonderland with ease and enjoyment.

A day that takes your skiing technique to a new level. Together, we work on your control in powder snow with precise analyses and direct feedback. On and off the piste, you will learn the basics for smooth turns and safe skiing in open terrain.

Course details

Academy

Learning objectives

  • Recognize and apply differences between piste and powder snow techniques
  • Practice basic stance and movements in powder snow
  • Adapt balance, rhythm, and pressure distribution to changing conditions
  • Apply technique in tracked terrain and remain stable
  • Analyze and specifically improve personal skiing technique

Assessment methods

Progress is continuously assessed

Progress is continuously assessed through individual observation by the mountain guide. All participants receive tips for personal development of their skiing technique. Feedback is provided directly on the terrain, practical and specific.

Certification

Certificate: Introductory Powder Skiing Course

Upon completion of the day course, participants receive a certificate. This confirms successful participation in the Introductory Powder Skiing Course in Grindelwald, but is intended as a keepsake and is not an official document.

Issued by:
Outdoor Switzerland AG

Itinerary

Meeting points
Meeting Point and Introduction

After meeting at the Grindelwald First valley station, we head up to the ski area together. Here, we first go over the essentials: check equipment, discuss technique, warm up. Then we get started.

Technique Training on the Piste

Before we venture into the terrain, we refine the basics on the piste. We analyze your skiing technique and work on posture, weight shifting, and turn control. A solid technique on firm ground is the foundation for safe powder skiing.

First Steps in Powder

With the right movements, we head into the untouched snow. You will immediately feel what works, and what doesn't. We work on getting the timing right, optimizing your posture, and helping you develop a feel for deep snow.

Increasing Difficulty

After the initial exercises, we move on to more challenging slopes. Here, you will see how well you can maintain your balance. You learn how to handle varying snow conditions and adapt your technique to the terrain. The mountain guide provides individual feedback to help you improve step by step.

Conclusion and Reflection

After an intensive day, we sit down together to reflect on what we have learned. What went well? Where can you improve? With these insights, you are ready for the next challenge, whether a guided tour or an advanced technique course.

Whats included

Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Course Certificate

Not included

Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)

Pack list

Weather info

General weather info

Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.

Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.

For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog 

Meeting points

Meeting point

First cable car station (Talstation)

Dorfstrasse 187, 3818 Grindelwald
Meeting points
Activity location

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