I had the pleasure to attend my second course for ski alpinism. During two days we could get some knowledge about snow, avalanches and rescue.
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The first of the 3 courses required to pass the exam of ski trekking guide was held this week-end. I could follow a 2 day course in the Alps focussed on :
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I have successfully obtained my “A.F.P.S.”, the basic first aid diploma that will allow me to start various classes for mountaineering. For those in Paris, they can check out the web site of protection civile.
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About Etretat

Etretat is a french coastal village located in the Normandie district, famous for the cliffs that surround it and their fantastic shapes. As you will see on the pictures the village is right between two cliffs: “La falaise Amont” and “la falaise Aval”.

Main advantage of Etretat: it is very close to Paris. Of course, this will turn into a major disadvantage around summer time, when the crowd will start to invade the place but in winter the place is peaceful.
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