Level 2 – Basics

This group consists of skiers who can make parallel turns with confidence on Blues and Reds. When they attempt Black runs or steeper gradients they lose their technique and the body weight drops back. Skiers in this group can generally get down moguls, steeps and freeride terrain but with a weak or/and confidence lacking technique.

WHAT HAPPENS ON AN FREERIDE CENTER LEVEL 2 COURSE...

On the course you will cover several of the following topics:

• EQUIPMENT CHECK. A full equipment check will be carried out to make sure your skis, boots and bindings are set up to give you a 100% safe and effective ride. You will also gain a better understanding of your kit
• SKI PHYSIOLOGY Before skiing each day you will complete an aerobic warm up routine.
• VIDEO ANALYSIS your skiing will be videoed. After skiing your videoed runs are analysed to give you specific feedback to then work on and change for the next day on the mountain
• DEVELOPING DYNAMICS To ensure a positive result when trying out new movement ranges, the team will help you to gain valuable muscle memory using static and dynamic exercises in positions needed for good skiing
• SKIING STEEPS  Preparation for steep terrain skiing takes place throughout the course. Steep slopes are introduced at a progressive rate. More advanced skiers are tested in steep, narrow couloirs and steeper off piste areas
• OFF PISTE + POWDER We learn to ski powder and off piste terrain with skill and confidence. Our courses are famous for achieving this with performance freeride skills
• LIKEMINDED SKIERS  The Freeride Center courses are a great way to meet likeminded people who have the same common goal of improving their skiing. Many people keep in touch after the course and meet on other holidays or courses

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Program details:

	Dates
	3 days:   18.11. – 20.11.2011      02.12. – 04.12.2011    20.01. -  22.01.2012                        02.03. -  04.03.2012      16.03. - 18.03.2012    06.04.  - 08.04.2012     5 days:   31.10. - 04.11.2011       02.01. - 06.01.2012    20.02. - 24.02.2012
	With 3 persons ore more, or with a private Guide you can book this program at anytime!

	Price
	3 days: € 252, 00 5 days: € 420, 00 Includes: Professionell, fully qualified Guide Skis available for demoing for 1 day Backback, shovel, probe, avalanche beacon Information booklet on avalanche awareness

	Prerequisites
	Solid and fluent parallel turns on red runs. Off piste experience required. Confident riding on red runs. Off piste experience required. Or: Course Level 1

	Location
	This camp will take place in Sölden.

	Agenda
	Day 1	Meet the Freeride Office at 9:30 am at the Gaislachkogl Middlestation, introduce program, sign waivers, check gear then head for local ski area. Check out local conditions and warm up.
		Technic exercises on piste
	Day 2	Technictraining, video analysis.
	Day 3-5	Technictraining, on piste and off piste

Please note that the agenda can change due to local conditions.       We will be on the slopes between 4 to 5 hours every day, not including lunch break.

	Guides and group size
	Our guides are fully qualified and have years of experience under their belts. You can find out more about them here. The group size is 3 to a maximum of 8 people.

	Accommodation
	Please contact www.soelden.com or www.oetztal.com to find your suitable accommodation

Gear and clothing

You will find this course a lot easier with an off piste ski, which has a minimum width of 80 mm underneath your ski boot. They should also have a soft flex. To get more of a surfing feeling in powder, your board shouldn't be too short and should have a soft flex. We suggest bringing light clothing of varying thicknesses that can be 'layered' to achieve comfort and versatility. You need to bring: Waterproof jacket (with hood) and pants Fleece or softshell jacket Polypro underwear (top and bottom) Wool or fleece hat Helmet Back protector Waterproof gloves Ski/Snowboard Skistöcke Skischuhe/Snowboardschuhe Ski- und Sonnenbrille Sonnenschutz Trinkflasche Notfallausrüstung wird von uns gestellt, kostenlos.

	Rental gear
	We recommend the sports4you and the Sporthütte sport shops in sölden.

	Insurance
	You will require your own insurance.

	Booking
	Please book as early as practical to avoid disappointment. We require a 50% deposit with your booking. Full payment is required 7 days in advance. For detailed booking instructions and conditions, click here.

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