Winter Survival Experience

Activity overview
KISC guides will take you through snowy forests on snowshoes to a viewpoint above Kandersteg. Along the way, they will teach you about emergency shelters, how to find your friends in an avalanche and some survival first aid.
08:30 / 09:00
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Meet your guide at the Centre, have an equipment check, collect your snowshoes and prepare to leave
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09:00 / 09:30
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Learn about the avalanche dangers and then leave the Scout Centre on snowshoes, heading towards the Höh viewpoint. Your activity guide will also play games with you in the snowshoes
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10:00 / 10:30
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Learn about winter first aid and play some games about the winter injuries
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11:00 / 11:30
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Learn about avalanches and practice your rescue skills with an avalanche transceiver workshop
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13:00 / 13:30
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Eat lunch at the Höh viewpoint with a view across the snowy roofs of Kandersteg village
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13.45 / 14:15 | Build a fire to make some tea |
15.00 / 15:30
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Begin to snowshoe back to KISC, through forests and across fields, playing games on the way |
16:00 / 16:30
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Stop in a clearing and learn about emergency shelters
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16:30 / 17:00
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Return to KISC
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This activity has two timetables to create a better experience for participants.
This is only a guide. Times will change according to the weather and the group’s ability.
Price Adult (16+) - CHF 20.00
Price Child (5-15) - CHF 20.00
Price includes: KISC Guide, rental of snowshoes
Price does not include: Meals (packed lunch)
Guest Cancellation:
- Less than 7 days before activity: fee of 50% of the price per person
- Less than 48 hours in advance: Non-refundable
A leader or responsible person over 18 years old must be present as part of the group
- Ski trousers and jacket, thermal underwear, warm clothes
- UV/sun protection cream and lip protection (minimum factor 15+)
- Sunglasses or ski goggles with good UV protection
- Warm hat and gloves - preferably waterproof
- Rucksack
- Full water bottle - minimum 1 litre
- Reusable lunch box with your packed lunch
- Waterproof hiking boots
By completing this activity, you can get closer to achieving the following Awards and Badges:
- Winter Activity Award