Snow Aid

First Aid for skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers

First Aid for skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers

I’ve been delivering first aid for several years for other professionals including mountain guides, mountain leaders, ski instructors and others. I’m an international mountain leader and I’m president of the international governing body UIMLA.

I’m a member of the Avalanche Commission which is part of the International Commission on Alpine Rescue. I’m also part of MountainSafety.Info working with other professionals to produce an international knowledgebase of best practice in avalanche rescue.

We are offering a 3-4 hour course covering essential skills for people in the mountains in winter. We’ll cover how to support casualties after an avalanche, managing cold weather injuries, what first aid supplies you need, how to use emergency shelters and move injured group members.

This is a private course intended for groups like families, friends, clubs and others. It’s run on request and typically at your own place but we’ve plenty of great resources here in Leysin.

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subjects include

  • First Aid Equipment
  • Assessment of the situation
  • Prioritising treatment
  • Environmental factors
  • Moving a casualty
  • Shock
  • Fractures & breaks
  • Control of bleeding
  • Head injuries
  • Sprains and strains
  • Hypothermia
  • Frostbite

Background

International Mountain Leader & First Aid Trainer

I’m an International Mountain Leader and First aid Trainer. I left the UK in 1999 to live and work in Europe. Since 2003 we’ve lived in Switzerland.  We are based in Leysin in the Swiss Alps where we also run the Epicea B&B providing accommodation for our clients.

I’m the president of the international body the Union of International Mountain Leader Associations (UIMLA). I work with MountainSafety.Info, a collaboration between Manuel Genswein, IFMGA, and the UIAA to promote best practices in areas such as avalanche rescue. I’m a delegate to the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR) and member of the Avalanche Commission of ICAR

We’re based in Leysin in the Swiss Alps where we have our own Bed & Breakfast with comfortable rooms.

Ian Spare, International Mountain Leader

SKILLS

  • UIMLA International Mountain Leader.
  • Royal Geographical Society Off-Site Safety Management Trainer
  • Éducateur sportif / Carte professionnelle n° 03819ED0125 (France)
  • Registered with the Italian Government (registration)
  • President, Union of International Mountain Leader Associations (UIMLA)
  • Former director, British Association of International Mountain Leaders (BAIML)
  • Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award scheme award leader, supervisor and assessor
  • European Avalanche School, Professional Diploma
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF)
  • Approved First Aid Instructor (Ofqual regulated).
  • Approved Safeguarding Instructor (Ofqual regulated).
  • Approved First Aid for Mental Health Instructor (Ofqual regulated).

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