Elly Fitzgerald
6 Week BASI Level 1 & 2 Residential Course
BASI Mountain Safety Course
5 days
BASI module
One of the modules required for the BASI Level 3 ISIA qualification
This is a 5 day on snow training and assessment course complemented with lectures and seminars.
The first 3 days are devoted to training and then 2 days of assessment at the end.
The course trains and assesses students to lead clients on off piste descents within the confines of the ski area boundary.
It does not cover the use of axe, crampons, ropes or glacial travel.
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The course content includes the following:
- Snow and avalanche risk assessment
- Off piste ski technique
- Equipment for touring and off piste travel i.e. skinning/snow shoeing
- Map reading navigation and route selection
- Objective hazards and emergency procedures
- Leadership and conduct of a group in descent
On the course:
- All training course fees.
- 3 days training, 2 days assessment.
Pre course:
- Pre course information pack
- Telephone support
Post course:
- CV advice
- Professional references
- Industry contacts
- Career advice
- Discounts on equipment
- Further courses with BASI
Outcome:
A member who holds the Level 2 Instructor Qualification and the Level 3 Mountain Safety Qualification can lead off pisted descents within the confines of the ski area boundary consistent with the laws of the country they are operating in. This must not include uphill travel or the planned use of axe, crampons, rope or overnight stays. Travel is restricted to non glacial terrain.

Dates and prices
Unparalleled pass rates.
ICE provides world class training exclusively with BASI Trainers. This provides an important connection between training and examination which, in turn, produces unparalleled pass rates.
Meet Our Team
At the heart of the ICE training program is its highly experienced team of BASI Trainers.
Qualified to the highest level in the BASI system, with years of experience in training instructors, racers and also recreational skiers to reach their full potential, the standard of training you will receive with ICE just simply can’t be matched anywhere else!
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James Duffield
BASI Trainer/Director

Rupert Tildesley
BASI Trainer/Director

Mark Jones
BASI Trainer/Director

Rupert Goldring
BASI Trainer

Lynn Mill
BASI Trainer

Dougie Mill
BASI Trainer

Renelle Mortimer
BASI Trainer

Ben Arkley
BASI Trainer

Craig Halliday
BASI Trainer

Olivier Renassia
BASI Trainer

Tom Gregory
BASI Trainer
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