Pure Academy – three small steps towards the giant leap

Ski touring is an unparalleled path to the freedom to choose our own skiing. Far away from lifts and helicopters there is a world of untouched mountains waiting for us. They’re ours for the taking, tempered only by the measure of our ability. To take that next step from liftbound off-piste to pure ski touring you need new knowledge and skills.

Across three different levels, our mountain guides and experts will show you the path to your own independent ski touring. The aim is for you to become strong, safe and completely self-reliant. Your off-piste ability will improve, together with new skills gained for example in avalanches, first-aid, climbing, navigation, glaciers and equipment.

Pure Academy One

Från offpist till topptur

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During four days in the mountains around Riksgränsen and Narvik you’ll improve your knowledge and skills required for ski touring. We’re building from the ground up, starting with off-pisting skills, ski touring technique and avalanche safety. We’ll be covering topics such as route finding, navigation, planning, equipment, kick turns and the avalanche qualification SVELAV Freeride 1. Upon course completion, the goal is that you should have the confidence and ability to ski tour in steep (but non-glaciated) terrain, without fear of falling.

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Pure Academy Two

From ski touring to ski alpinism

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We build on and expand our knowledge and skills obtained in Academy One during five days in the Tarfala and Kebnekaise massifs. We continue with ski alpinism, travel in glaciated terrain and improve our avalanche knowledge. Course coverage includes glacier-, and crampons technique, ropework, abseiling, snow anchor construction and steep skiing. We’ll also complete the avalanche qualification SVELAV Freeride 2. After successful course completion the aim is that you should be able to confidently travel over glaciated areas and in steeper terrain requiring climbing with ropes and abseiling.

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Pure Academy Three

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Climb the highest peak in the Nordics, Galdhøpiggen, and several of its neighbouring peaks above 2,300 m asl. The skiing here offers lots of vertical meters and long days outside. This is the highest alpine region of Norway. Hut to hut, this is as classic as ski touring gets.

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