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This course is mandatory, at least every two years, in order to join our ski-touring outings. It is open to any Nestlé employee and their guests (close family or friends). The places are limited (maximum 100), then do not wait to securize your spot. For that course we are working with professional moutain guides from Leysin.
 
 
This course is composed of three parts:
  1. 60 to 90 minutes of presentation on avalanche theory & safety, indoor (in two separate rooms for french & english)
  2. Outdoor training (~ half day) on using your safety equiment (DVA, showel, probe) and how to react in case of an avalanche sitaution
  3. End of day debrief and homemade amazing cakes cooked by Anne
 
 
Deadline for registering: 18.12.2025 (Thursday).
 
 
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026.
 
Meeting point: parking Bergère (the gate will be open), meeting at 07h10, departure 07h30, going to "Espace nordique des Mosses" (Les Mosses 118, 1862 Ormont-Dessous) by bus.
 
Costs: 75 CHF for SCN members, 130 CHF for non members (the price of this course will be charged directly on your salary of january 2025).
 
Material: Ski touring equipement (ski, skin, touring shoes, poles) and safety equipement (Avalanche victim detector/DVA, Showel, probe) + backpack with food and drinks for the day. You will spend a significant part of the day outside. Suncream and smile. PS: You cannot come with "downhill ski". People in snowshoes are accepted.
 
 
Please note that you cannot cancel your participation after registration as we must book the guides in advance. Thanks for understanding. (i.e. if you register you will be required to pay for your participation).
 
 
PS: The SCN membership can only be obtained by Nestlé employees and thier close family. To becoming a SCN member click here.
 
 
If questions: please contact the organisers (Barbara Barra, Anne roulin, Francis Foata).
 
 
Click here to display the list of registered participants (if you see your name, it's all good).
 
Please fill ALL the fields below and click on the submit button
First name
Last name
E-mail (Nestlé professional email please)
Telephone
For non-nestle people only:
which is the email of the Nestlé employee inviting you ?
Are you an SCN member?
Have you already participated in an avalanche course previously?
Please specify which material you will be using
(skis rando or snowboard/snowshoes only)
Would you like to receive the course in English language?
Do you want a seat in the bus?