We are excited to offer a comprehensive program on safe powder riding, tour planning, and avalanche knowledge in collaboration with Lawinenkurse Arosa. On this page, you’ll find all the essential information about courses, theory evenings, and special events — clear, concise, and practical — so you can move more safely and confidently in the backcountry.
Why choose us?
Penguin stands for equipment expertise and a passion for powder. Lawinenkurse Arosa combines technical know-how, experienced guides, and hands-on practice. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your touring skills, here you’ll learn how to make safer decisions in the backcountry.
Course Highlights (Quick Overview)
- Theory Evenings
- Special Events
- Basic Avalanche Course
- Off-Piste & Touring Course
Theory Evenings
Dates: 19. Nov 2025 & 03. Dec 2025
Short, practical, perfect as preparation for the hands-on experience.
Special Events
Penguin Powderpeople Freeride Day
Date: 17. Jan 2026
Powder fun, increased backcountry safety, and the great feeling of riding as a team.
Ladies Night
Date: 28. Jan 2026
A relaxed, safe evening for women. Film, discussion, and safety insights.
Powder Safety Weekend by Penguin Powderwear
Date: 7. + 8. März 2026
Two-day intensive program — details coming soon.
Local Days
Local Days are open to everyone — locals still enjoy a special rate.
Dates (current):
Basic Avalanche course: Powder Safety
In short: The essential basics for safe powder runs: avalanche knowledge, equipment, Avalanche 3×3 method, riding technique.
Course Content:
- Read and understand the avalanche bulletin
- Proper equipment and correct handling
- valanche 3×3 (hazard assessment in the terrain)
- Powder riding technique
Requirements:
- Confident powder riding skills on slopes up to 30°
What to bring:
- Own equipment (snowboard or powder skis — no regular skis!)
- Avalanche transceiver (LVS), probe, shovel (own equipment)
- Helmet (mandatory)
- Equipment can be rented at Bananas Gislersport.
Other information:
- Minimum participants: 5 | Maximum: 16
- Combo discount: Book the Off-Piste & Touring Course at the same time and get a 30.00 CHF discount.
Off-Piste & Touring
In short: For those who want to learn tour planning and uphill practice alongside avalanche assessment.
Course Content:
- Read and understand the avalanche bulletin
- Touring equipment
- Avalanche 3×3
- Tour planning and practical implementation on the slope
Requirements:
- Safe powder riding on slopes up to 35°
- Fitness for ascents up to 700 meters of elevation gain
- Basic course or very good foundational knowledge recommended
- Ideally, some prior ascent experience
What to bring:
- Touring equipment (splitboard, touring skis, or snowshoes*)*
- Avalanche transceiver (LVS), probe, shovel, helmet
- Equipment can be borrowed from Bananas Gislersport.
Other information:
- Minimum participants: 5 | Maximum: 16
- Combo discount with the Basic Course: 30.00 CHF
- Locals Special: Saisonniers / Einheimische Arosa‑Lenzerheide: 170.00 CHF
Registration and details: LAWINENKURSEAROSA
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