Knowledge is power – and sound knowledge is the basis of our teaching and learning materials and articels. They convey the teaching content, experiments or presentations that are made available to schools and initiatives in words and images. This saves time-consuming research or internet theft. The contributions are available for you to download in the form of presentations.
The “Knowledge” area and the “Teaching material” download area are divided into three levels:
LEVEL 1
Here you find topics and content that are particularly suited for self-study and for theoretical preparation for practical application. Fundamental concepts are presented in a structured way, enabling learners to gradually build their knowledge – from initial basics to more advanced aspects.
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Humans have been exposed to the danger of avalanches ever since the Alpine habitat was colonized. Avalanches are gravity-driven mass movements that pose a potential danger as a result of meteorological conditions.
Snow is a form of frozen water. It consists of many small ice crystals that form into snowflakes.
Pupils who live in the Alpine region should have the opportunity to complete avalanche courses or winter sports safety days.
LEVEL 2
This section covers topics to winter sports enthusiasts who move within the secured ski area of a resort. It provides content tailored to the conditions and requirements of controlled ski terrain, thereby offering a solid foundation for safety within the ski area.
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The 10 rules of conduct for skiers & snowboarders regulate how to get along on the slopes.
Communication is omnipresent. Whether freeriding on the mountain, teaching at school or in a private context with friends.
Even on a normal day on the slopes, something can happen. Regardless of whether you or your group is affected by an emergency or you are involved in an accident – you should be prepared for such an event.
LEVEL 3
Those who travel in unmanaged ski terrain – commonly referred to as the backcountry – need advanced knowledge of alpine hazards, along with proper conduct and effective risk management skills. This expertise is essential for making responsible decisions and moving safely outside controlled slopes.
Learning content
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The typical skier avalanche is around 50-70 meters wide and has about three times the flow length. The fracture depth (also called break-off depth) is on average around half a meter.
Skiers and snowboarders who are out and about in the open ski area must be well prepared and equipped with the necessary equipment to minimize their risk and be able to act in an emergency.
More than half of all people involved in avalanche incidents suffer no or only minor injuries. Around 32 percent of the people involved are seriously injured, and the death rate of people who are buried (regardless of the burial depth) is around 13 percent.
LEVEL 4
This section is specifically aimed at professionals and experts. It presents topics and content that are of key relevance for avalanche commissions and ski area operators. The materials provide an in‑depth technical foundation for decision‑making and measures in the professional context of avalanche risk management.
Lerninhalte
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05.12.2025 Moving from the illusion of total safety to pragmatic mitigation, managing acceptable and residual risk in avalanche zones. snow-arrow-down-black This article is about: 01
05.12.2025 Regional forecasting and local risk assessment complement each other: warning services analyse the general avalanche danger while commissions manage specific local risks. snow-arrow-down-black This
05.12.2025 Avalanche commissions operate within the civil protection framework, managing risk, defined by its components hazard, exposure and vulnerability, as opposed to avalanche danger, which
LEVEL 1, 2, 3
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First aid for injured persons is based on the priority principle. One of the most important measures, and one that everyone should and can take, is to call for professional help – in other words, to make an emergency call.
An avalanche bulletin is a publication by the avalanche warning services that contains detailed information on the current state of the snow cover snowpack, its development for the next day and the resulting avalanche danger.
In order to be safe in the mountains, a sound knowledge of the weather and the most common terms in the weather forecast are essential.