Avalanche rescue challenge

Avalanche rescue team building in the Pyrenees

Take your team into a truly unique environment in the Catalan or Aragonese Pyrenees, where collaboration, communication, and decision-making are put to the test in real time. This immersive snow-based team building experience blends excitement, practical learning, and mountain safety to create a powerful and memorable corporate activity.

During the workshop, participants will learn and practice professional avalanche rescue techniques using an avalanche transceiver (DVA/ARVA), shovel, and probe essential tools for locating buried victims and responding efficiently under pressure. Each team member will experience firsthand how individual actions directly impact collective success, strengthening trust, leadership, coordination, and teamwork.

Avalanche rescue skills for high-performing teams

Before moving into the practical exercises, participants will become familiar with the key tools and concepts used in real avalanche rescue operations:

- DVA/ARVA (Avalanche Transceiver): A life-saving device that emits a signal through the snow, enabling rescuers to quickly locate a buried victim and significantly improve survival chances.

- Probe: A collapsible pole used to precisely determine the victim’s location and depth, helping reduce rescue time.

- Shovel: Essential for fast, safe, and organized snow removal, a critical factor in effective rescue operations.

Understanding these tools beforehand ensures that every participant clearly knows their role and can contribute efficiently to the team’s performance.

Strategic rescue phase: collaborate, lead, and make decisions as a team

Once the victim is located, the team enters the strategic rescue phase, where coordination, technical skill, and real-time decision-making are critical for a safe and effective outcome. This stage combines physical effort with team management, simulating high-pressure situations similar to challenging corporate projects or demanding professional environments, making it a truly immersive and transformative team building experience.

During this phase, participants develop key competencies that enhance team performance and cohesion:

- Team organization: arranging in a V-formation or line to optimize effort and resources

- Efficient role rotation: keeping energy levels and performance high throughout the operation

- Strategic lateral digging: avoiding direct excavation above the victim to ensure safety

- Effort management: balancing speed with control and risk awareness

- Clear, continuous communication: essential for coordinating actions under pressure

The ultimate goal is to extract the victim quickly, safely, and efficiently, reinforcing collaboration, leadership, and trust across the team.

Key principles for a successful rescue

• Planning and order significantly reduce response time
• Clear roles and hierarchy improve coordination and overall efficiency
• Continuous communication prevents mistakes and ensures safety

Full-service organization by The Green Vintage Events

At The Green Vintage Events, we handle all the logistics so your team can focus entirely on learning, collaborating, and enjoying the snow. Our comprehensive service includes:

- Safe transfers and transportation from your hotel to activity zones in the Catalan or Aragonese Pyrenees.

- Carefully selected hotel accommodations, designed for comfort and convenience.

- Catering and meals, with menus crafted to sustain energy during a full day in the mountains.

- Equipment and safety management, ensuring every avalanche transceiver (DVA/ARVA), shovel, and probe is ready and fully checked.

- Personalized support throughout the experience, addressing any needs so the day runs smoothly and stress-free.

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Experience seamless team building in the Pyrenees

Let your team focus on growth, collaboration, and fun. We take care of all the logistics.

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Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Our avalanche rescue workshop goes beyond a thrilling snow-based team building experience. It also contributes to several Sustainable Development Goals, helping participants develop professional skills while fostering social awareness, collaboration, and responsible decision-making.