We don’t have a full picture from the investigation as yet. But it is possible to identify some lessons that we can learn based on what we do know about the Tignes avalanche accident. This post makes no comment about the decisions and actions of the victims as...
Following this week’s tragic Tignes avalanche, interesting words from expert Dominique Létang. In French. Dominique Létang, HAT Partner, is Director of L’Anena (French Association for the Study of Snow and Avalanches). Speaking on France Bleu Pays de...
Backcountry skiing awareness sessions are happening with the ESF Val d’Isère and HAT this season at 6 pm every Monday in the Jardin d’Enfant cabin. The goal is to help people better understand, and thus better enjoy, off-piste skiing. We’re...
Henry was out today with the first clients on a new 5 day off piste course with Mark Warner. Here are Andrew, Max, Michael and Yanna on the slopes with Henry. The intention of the course is to help skiers who want to go off piste be more confident that they can head...
A new event and a new concept! HAT is honoured to have just been asked to give a ‘Ride Hard, Ride Safe’, Essentials Talk with the new venture Shred Safe in Val d’Isère at 6pm this Wednesday, January 18th, in the Fall Line, Val d’Isère. In the...
Research has shown that checklists work to reduce errors that lead to accidents. This is very true for endeavours like off-piste skiing and the risk of avalanches. Many accidents can be avoided if you use a framework that helps you to consistently pay attention to...
