What does the Ski Club do?
- Avalanche Transceiver Hire
- Information on how to use a transceiver
- Avalanche Awareness Talks
- Advice and Info - Ask the Expert and Safety section
- Ski Club members safety savings
Avalanche transceiver hire
The Ski Club runs a hire scheme for avalanche transceivers. Transceivers can be hired at the following prices:
- Members: £10 a week (Wednesday to Wednesday).
- Non-members: £20 a week (Wednesday to Wednesday).
There will also be a £5 charge for post and packaging and £120 returnable deposit with each transceiver.
If you would like to hire a transceiver you can call 0845 45 807 83 for more information.
Transceivers are vital if you are venturing off-piste due to the risk of avalanches. You should also carry with you a probe and shovel.
Information on how to use a transceiver
We have avalanche cards detailing how to use different types of transceivers. Please note - these are a guideline, and you should thoroughly practice using your transceiver before you head off-piste and make sure that you are confident using the device.
How to use an Ortovox M2
How to use a Barryvox Mammut
How to use a Tracker
General notes on digital transceivers
Avalanche Awareness Courses
The Ski Club run a series of avalanche talks throughout the summer and winter, in conjunction with Snow+Rock.
Find out more about the Winter Avalanche Talks.
Advice and Info - Ask the Expert and Safety section
The Guide to Safety on the Slopes provides useful information on staying safe on the mountain, including the Freeride Safety Guide.
We also have a NEW Advice and Info area where members will soon be able to ask our expert, Nigel Shepherd, safety questions and his answers will be featured online.
The Guide to Safety on the Slopes
Members savings with the Ski Club
Transceiver hire in resort with Skiset
Skiset are offering an exclusive discount to Ski Club members on avalanche transceiver hire in resort. Over 20 Skiset shops in France and Switzerland (including Courchevel, Tignes, Zermatt and Verbier) have now joined the scheme and all offer 10% off the daily rate of hire to members (subject to availability). Please visit the Resort Shops listings in the Discounts section of Members Only to see which shops offer discounts.
Safety Kit from Lockwoods
You can buy probes and shovels from Lockwoods (01926 339 388) where Ski Club members get special rates for purchasing safety equipment.
