Are you a skier, snowboarder or tourer? Pro or amateur? Do you live in the city, the country or the mountains?
At WEMountain, we believe that safety training is essential for people who seek the freedom of the backcountry. The goal of our program is to provide participants with the basic knowledge they need to practice snow sports safely, without sacrificing fun or freedom.
We want to promote safety guidelines across the world and make everyone a responsible skier or snowboarder. By doing this, people will become smarter when they’re out enjoying mountain adventures.
Here are the top six mistakes to avoid:
- Neglecting Health and Fitness
- Neglecting Nutrition and Hydration
- Neglecting Proper Gear Maintenance
- Insufficient Project Planning
- Riding Beyond Your Competences
- Not Taking Personal Responsibility
Explore WEMountain’s avalanche and mountain risk courses
Muscle up your brain and boost your skills
WEMountain offers the world’s top mountain and avalanche training. Learn the basics online in your free time with our new, flexible program – no travel required.
Designed with international experts using a standardised universal language. WEMountain offers a unique combination of E-Learning and T-Learning, leveraging digital technology for compelling online learning and a network of certified International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA) and American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) guides and specially trained ski instructors for safe learning in the field.
Quick and easy – where and when you want!
Learn from anywhere with our E-Learning program – no travel required. Sit down with our experts as your schedule allows and let their rich field experience and practical tips take your knowledge – and your adventures – to the next level.
Learn in a simple, accessible and universal language for clear, borderless communication.
Identify your boundaries of comfort, fun and safety using the A2R System®.
AVOID
Managing and avoiding risk
REACT
Reacting effectively in an avalanche situation
RESCUE
Managing a rescue positively and successfully
Work through modules at your own pace with our progressive and practical teaching method. Identify and assess the human factors that lead to high-risk behaviour using the Mountaineering Human Factor (MHF®) system.
Recover the cost of your training with exclusive travel and gear reward offers!
In collaboration with our partners, WEMountain rewards its members with exclusive offers. In addition to gaining additional skills and knowledge, all our members get back at least the full cost of their investment.
Join an international community of responsible recreationists and professionals who share a passion for the mountains
STEP 1: E-Learning
Start your online theory courses when and where you want thanks to our cutting-edge learning process.
Our Mountaineering Human Factor (MHF®) system will help you identify the human factors that lead to high-risk behaviour.
STEP 2: T-Learning
After obtaining your digital certificate, we recommend testing your new skills and knowledge in the field. Earn your final WEMountain certification with our network of certified instructors.
Together let’s make the mountain safer!
To find out more about Ski Solutions’ range of ski holidays, please call our ski experts on 020 3944 7213.
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