DVA 1 Training

In collaboration with the Espace Ski de Rando de Chartreuse, we offer this training in order to master the use of DVA-Sonde-Pelle emergency equipment as well as the methods of searching, locating and clearing a buried victim. The training is based on internationally recognized methods and knowledge.

1- In the room (1 hour):

Coffee / Home / Presentations.
Presentation of DVAs, probes, excavators and operation.
Justification of the autonomous rescue.
What to do in the event of an avalanche accident (in a group/alone).
DVA/sensor/excavator research phases.

2- In the field (3 hours):

Group "Transmit/Receive" control procedure.
Training in the research phases with DVA.
Survey techniques.
Simple burial research.
Shoveling techniques.
Simple avalanche rescue scenario.

3- In the room (30 min.):

Debriefing of the day.
Duration: ½ day, meet at 8:30 am at the reception desk of the Espace Ski de Rando, in St-Pierre-de-Chartreuse

Objectives: autonomy in DVA search and simple avalanche rescue. 
Travel on the ground: on snowshoes, on foot or on skis according to your practice.

Equipment required: adequate equipment + DVA-shovel-personal probe if already equipped.

Price: 25 euros / person. 
Groups: consult us (min. 4 people).

Group of 8 people maximum.

Framing: Authorized ANENA mountain guides.

Documents provided: Training booklet "Avalanche Rescue in Autonomy".

Contact: Jonathan Rouquairol: 06 86 94 25 56 - coach-chartreuse@stationdetrail.com

Registration required on our online registration platform.