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The textbook definition for off piste skiing is - skiing away from the recognized ski runs within the resort boundaries, or skiing outside the boundaries of a resort with a qualified guide.
With ifyouski.com and Mountain Tracks you will do both. You will encounter varying terrain and snow conditions. Of course everyone dreams of soft powder snow but skiers have to learn to live with what nature throws at them and by and large they enjoy it! | |
| Please note: Off-piste trips do not include flights or lift passes.
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Mountain Tracks have 2 types of off piste courses, Performance and Adventure. Performance courses are run by Ski Instructors with the emphasis on instruction and how you ski. Adventure courses are led by Mountain Guides with the emphasis on guiding and where you ski.
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OFF PISTE PERFORMANCE - These courses are full day, week-long courses led by inspirational Ski Instructors. On these courses the focus will be on improving your technique and style in all types of off-piste conditions.
Courses are offered at 3 levels:
 PERFORMANCE FOUNDATION - OPPF courses are for skiers who have never skied off-piste or have limited off-piste experience (less than 2 weeks). All participants need to be competent on-piste, capable of skiing parallel at a steady pace on all red runs whatever the conditions and easy black runs. You need to have a good basic fitness level and be able to ski all day.
PERFORMANCE PLUS - OPP+ courses are aimed at skiers with a minimum of 2-3 weeks off-piste experience (e.g. completed an OPP Foundation course or similar) and who are looking for further intensive off-piste instruction. You will have a positive attitude to push yourself further and getting to a level where you can ski confidently on all terrain and all snow types in a smooth and fluid manner.
PERFORMANCE ADVANCED - OPPA courses are ideal for advanced off-piste skiers with at least 4-5 weeks off-piste experience. You must be a strong all-round skier with excellent fitness and able to ski off-piste confidently on all but the steepest slopes and the trickiest conditions. The objective of these weeks is to improve your style and technique on all off-piste terrain including couloirs, in the trees, and steep, long descents.
OFF PISTE ADVENTURE - These courses will be Mountain Guide-led and the focus will be on off-piste guiding with some general coaching and instruction. These courses are ideal if you are looking for a week of exhilarating and challenging skiing away from the crowds where the focus is on WHERE you ski rather than HOW you ski.
These courses are full day courses only and are offered at 3 levels:
ADVENTURE INTERMEDIATE - OPAI weeks will be for skiers with between 3 and 5 weeks off-piste skiing. You can ski at least 10 - 15 continuous turns in shallow powder and chopped snow, you have experienced heavy powder and crusty snow, but lack confidence on steeper pitches and in tricky conditions. You are willing to push yourself to improve, have a go for it attitude and are fit and can ski all day. You are happy to try some ski touring for short distances to access different terrain.
ADVENTURE ADVANCED - OPAA courses are for people with more than 6 weeks off-piste skiing. You are a strong all-round skier with excellent fitness and able to ski off-piste confidently on all but the steepest slopes and the trickiest conditions. You ski fast and in control and are technically good and love to ski off piste whenever possible. The aim of these weeks is to ski the best off-piste terrain with lots of variety including long descents, couloirs, tree skiing and some ski touring.
ADVENTURE EXPERT - These are our most demanding trips suitable for supreme skiers capable of skiing the steepest slopes in the toughest conditions. Participants need to be supremely fit and ski fast and fluently off piste on steep slopes and demanding conditions. For these weeks you will be doing some ski touring and short hikes to access the best snow and terrain.
These weeks will take place in renowned off-piste resorts e.g. La Grave and Alagna and will be led by mountain guides specializing in extreme skiing.
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For more info on our Ski Clinics call us on
020 8877 5776
0208 123 2978
or email us at:
ifyouski@mountaintracks.co.uk
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