April 11-13, 2025: PEAK UP 2025 Steep Slope Skiing Weekend

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PEAK UP 2025: A WEEKEND OF SKI TOURING AND STEEP SLOPE SKIING AT THE DRAYÈRES REFUGE


Join us from April 11 to 13, 2025 for a new edition of PEAK UP, a weekend to improve your steep slope skiing, in partnership with Lagoped, ZAG, and PETZL.


This year, the main theme will be mountain safety and first aid. Enjoy two days immersed in the Clarée valley to learn, improve, and share unique moments in the heart of nature.

PEAK UP SKI STEEP SLOPE EVENT

Program

Friday, April 11

  • Arrival at the refuge in the afternoon

  • Evening briefing

  • Equipment loan for the weekend: ZAG skis


Saturday, April 12

  • 8am: Briefing and group assignments (based on each person's level and expectations)

  • 9am: Departure from the refuge for a day of ski touring and steep slope skiing

  • 12pm: Mountain picnic

  • 3:30pm: Return to the refuge

  • 4pm: Safety and first aid training led by mountain doctors and rescuers

  • 6pm: Apéritif and day debrief

  • 7pm: Dinner

  • 8pm: Film screening


Sunday, April 13

  • 8am: Briefing and group assignments

  • 9am: Departure from the refuge for a new day in the mountains

  • 12pm: Outdoor picnic

  • 4pm: Return to the refuge and end of the weekend

What's included

✔️ 2 days guided by professional guides
✔️ 2 nights with half-board at the Drayères refuge + packed lunches
✔️ Loan of ZAG equipment
✔️ A goodie pack offered by our partners

PRICE & REGISTRATION

💰 350€/person (20 spots available)


📞 Reservations directly with the Drayères refuge: 09 82 12 53 08


📞 Registration confirmation after providing your information on the registration form sent by the refuge.

PEAK UP SKI STEEP SLOPE EVENT

GEAR TO BRING

🎒 Backpack with avalanche transceiver + shovel + probe
⛏️ Mountain gear: helmet, crampons, harness, ice axe, rope, rope loops, carabiners, belay system, prusik. Bring your own gear to train with it!

ACCESS TO THE REFUGE

On your own, from Névache, allow about 3 hours of ascent.


This weekend is the perfect opportunity to discover or improve your steep slope skiing skills, learn to better manage safety and first aid in the mountains, and live an unforgettable adventure surrounded by enthusiasts!


Book your spot quickly! 🏔️🎿

PEAK UP SKI STEEP SLOPE EVENT

PETZL

A reference in safety and equipment for climbing and mountaineering, PETZL develops technical solutions for mountain practitioners, from progression gear to rescue systems.

ZAG

Based in Chamonix, ZAG is a brand of innovative skis specialized in freerando and mountain skiing. Known for its lightweight and high-performance skis, it is committed to combining pleasure and safety in high mountains.

LAGOPED

A committed outdoor clothing brand, Lagoped offers technical and durable gear, designed in Europe with recycled materials and without PFAS. Their mission? To provide high-performance clothing while respecting nature.