Off piste, free-riding and extreme skiing are getting more and more popular every year. Because of more efficient transportation and better gear the technical abilities have improved a lot for a large number of skiers and snowboarders. Therefore they are capable of mastering deep snow, couloirs and steep slops. Most of the off piste skiers or free-riders come from the pistes and not from mountaineering and because of this fact they have generally a large lack in mountaineering skills.
Snow sports instructor with confederate diploma (Switzerland)
Herbert Lüthi holds the highest qualification for snow sports instructors in Switzerland
Snow sports instructor with ISIA Card (International)
Herbert Lüthi holds the international top level qualification for snow sports instructors (ISIA card)
Mountain guide with confederate diploma (Switzerland)
Herbert Lüthi holds the highest qualification for mountain and ski guides in Switzerland