FWA takes safety very seriously and treats every guest as if it were a loved one. Although there is natural risk involved we take all actions possible to prevent and minimize these risks.

Our guides are experienced professionals with training in avalanche hazard forecasting, weather analysis, emergency first aid, mountain rescue, and ski instruction techniques.

Most of our emergencies can be handled in the field with the extensive gear that our guides carry in their packs. The snowcat carries additional equipment including oxygen, a toboggan, spare ski equipment, and extra probes, skis and poles.

There is continuous radio communication between the guides and the snowcat driver, as well as our mountain lodge. Weather permitting, a helicopter can be available within half an hour to evacuate an injured skier to hospital.

Each of our guests are taught search techniques and are equipped with avalanche rescue transceiver at the beginning of each day.