Saturday 8: argumentative training meeting on snow, avalanches, prevention tools and personal safety in a snowy environment; the evening è preparatory to the practical day on Sunday. Sunday 9 Pragelato Cross-country Ski Centre: practical and informative day on the use of Artva, shovel and probe with search tests; reading the snowpack with an example of stratigraphy. Packed lunch, max. altitude difference 300 m. Warm, waterproof, appropriate clothing required; shovel-Artva-Sonde kit for those who have it, crampons/snowshoes depending on snow conditions, poles.Reservation required.