UK Autumn Tour 2011

Rescue avalanche victim, 15 minutes to live
off piste Approaching and testing a steeper slope
off piste Steeper slope releases avalanche

90% of avalanches that cause accidents are triggered by the victim.....

So as skiers, since we are responsible for triggering the slide, it is possible to figure out how to avoid this risk.  Ride Hard Ride Safe is an introductory talk on how to manage these risks and still have fun at the same time.  The question skiers always ask us – “is it safe out there?”  Our answer is “it depends on….”

  • Where you go and when
  • How you down or up
  • Being well prepared

'Ride Hard Ride Safe' introduces skiers to each of these questions and how to answer them 

This provides you with an overview of the issues and opportunities to have more fun.  We will help you understand the meaning behind these pictures.  How were his friends able to dig him out.  why did this slope release, why did the skier survive unhurt? How did the skiers manage themselves to end up safe in this dangerous environment.

Ellis Brigham talks in association with Arc’teryx and Val d'Isere

'Ride Hard Ride Safe Introductory Talk' 7.30pm (EXCEPT London which is 8pm)

  • Tuesday 25th October 2011 Xscape, Leeds
  • Wednesday 26th October 2011 Xscape, Glasgow
  • Thursday 27th October 2011 The Snowdome, Tamworth
  • Wednesday 2nd November 2011 Ellis Brigham , Covent Garden @ 8pm
  • Tuesday 8th November 2011 Xscape, Milton Keynes
  • Wednesday 9th November 2011  Ellis Brigham , Castlefield, Manchester  

In the 'Ride Hard Ride Safe In-depth Talk' we look at how avalanches are triggered.  

This module looks at various theories of triggering and helps skiers understand exactly how and why the avalanche is triggered.  In particular we focus on why 9 times out of 10 you can cross a potentially dangerous slope and it doesn’t release.  This means slopes can seem safe when they are not.  How do you analyse this and what decisions can you take as a result?

'Ride Hard Ride Safe In-depth Talk'

  • 8pm  Thursday 3rd November 2011 Ellis Brigham , Covent Garden
  • 7.30pm  Thursday 10th November 2011 Ellis Brigham, Castlefield, Manchester  

Ellis Brigham talks in association with The Ski Club of Great Britain sponsored by Arc’teryx

Talks are £7 for skiclub members and £8 for non members  Buy tickets click here>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

 

Weekend beeper training with Ortovox

  • Sandbanks: 12th Nov 11.00 to 13.30
  • Hayling Island: 5th Nov 11.00 to 13.30
  • Alice Holt Forest, Farnham:13th Nov 11.00 to 13.30
  • OR contact us to come and deliver training at a venue near you!

Plus 

Take a look at this video where Henry explains the reasons why you might want to come to a talk.