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Factfile: Staying safe off-piste

STAYING SAFE OFF-PISTE


The recent avalanches were not caused by off-piste skiers, but clients should adhere the following advice to stay safe and remain covered by insurance.


Hire or buy freeride skis


Have at least 10 weeks’ piste skiing experience already


Hire an Instructor or mountain guide and listen to their advice


Hire an avalanche transceiver and know how to use it


Check conditions – avalanche danger is published every day at the bottom of the main ski lifts. Danger is ranked from1-5, with 5 being the highest level of risk

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