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RIDE with more Freedom, Fun and Safety

Build the knowledge, judgement and practical skills to explore the mountains with real confidence. Trusted by more than 5,000 riders in 52 countries.

A smarter way to learn mountain safety

First International Mountain Training Program Combining E-Learning And Terrain Courses

Gain the critical knowledge and skills for avalanche prevention and mountain safety with the world’s top mountain training program.

In The Mountains, Knowledge Is Everything!

90%

of avalanches are triggered by the victim or a member of their group. Most accidents come down to decisions, and decisions can be trained.

15 min

is the window that matters. A buried rider recovered inside 15 minutes usually survives.

After that the odds fall fast, so the people you ride with are the rescue team.

30–45°

is where most avalanches release. The same angles hold the best riding, which is exactly why reading them is worth learning.

+223%

is the rise in backcountry accidents in Switzerland since 2005, with more than 100 lives lost to avalanches in the Alps in an average winter.

More of us are out there than ever. Training keeps it that way.

“The avalanche does not know that you are an expert.”

André Roch · Pioneering Swiss avalanche researcher

Anytime, anywhere,

Learn in a fun way with our online courses, no travel necessary.

BACKCOUNTRY Course

For Advanced Riders

  • Online courses
  • 5 hours of training
  • 12 Lessons
  • 26 Videos
  • 16 Quizzes
  • Access to the MHF tool
  • 1 Exam
  • Recognised Certification
  • Access to T-Learning
  • Available in EN and FR

Designed for the new generation of riders seeking unique experiences, this training will teach you how to manage and prevent risks effectively. Enjoy privileged access to the MHF© tool, a breakthrough in the self-assessment of human factors. Elevate your ride. Develop your expertise. Define your limits.

OFFPISTE Course

For the weekend warriors

  • Online courses
  • 3 hours of training
  • 10 Lessons
  • 18 Videos
  • 12 Quizzes
  • 1 Exam
  • Recognised Certification
  • Access to T-Learning
  • Available in EN and FR

Where pleasure, freedom, safety, and education come together as one, guiding riders through the fundamentals of mountain safety and avalanche prevention. AVOID, REACT, RESCUE: use our unique A2R© system to learn how to prevent avalanche risks and successfully manage a rescue.

Step 1 : Start With Our E-Learning Courses

Anytime, anywhere! Learn in a fun and engaging way with our online courses, no travel required. Thanks to our experts, you can improve your mountain safety skills comfortably from home, at your own pace. Take advantage of their incredible experience! Their practical advice will enrich your knowledge and your future adventures. Join the WEM community now, present in more than 50 countries.

The WEMountain e-learning on a laptop and a phone
Ski tourers climbing, and two of them celebrating on the way up

Step 2: Validate Your Knowledge With Our Terrain Courses

If you feel like it, validate your new skills! Once you’ve completed your e-learning, you’ll gain access to our unique network of certified ski instructors and mountain guides, all of whom have undergone specialized educational training. Book your terrain course now, available in Switzerland, France, Austria, and Italy.

A growing mountain community

Join The WEM Family!

Join riders, instructors, guides, athletes and industry partners in 52 countries who believe mountain knowledge should be shared.

5,300+
Members trust us
52
Different Nationalities
40
Premium Partners
60+
Certified Instructors
50+
Safety Angels
50+
International Experts

Think you know the mountains?

Test your knowledge in 5 questions and see where you stand. Get the answers and a gift by email.

A ski tourer climbing below snowy rock peaks

WEMountain: Freedom, Fun And Safety

WEMountain has been founded with the objective of saving lives and reducing accidents in the mountains by delivering outstanding training and customer experience. Our mission is to grow outdoor sports safely through education and technology.

What riders say

Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

Real experiences from people who completed WEMountain training and changed how they prepare, communicate and ride.

Gael Ribordy

“You can never know too much when it comes to risk management, and you’re never fully up to date either. With WEMountain, I can review effectively at the start of the season and challenge my perception of my practice throughout the winter.”

Gael Ribordy
Karine Fragniere

“I thought I knew the safety rules quite well. This course is so much more than just a 'refresh' of my knowledge; it's a valuable manual for risk avoidance. I recommend it to all those who wish to pursue their passion for the mountains with greater peace of mind.”

Karine Fragniere
Raffaello Dolci

“This WEMountain course is very engaging, thanks to its modular approach and the use of various media such as videos, animations, and quizzes. Even though I felt I already knew quite a bit about the subject, I learned important things about human factors, and as for the rest, a review never hurts… In short, I loved it!”

Raffaello Dolci
9.1/10Terrain courses
8.5/10E-learning
NPS 74A world-class rating

The change riders report most after training: sharper risk assessment and more awareness on the mountain.

A Certified WEMber Saves Riders From An Avalanche

« It was a hard day… with nearly a metre of new snow over the past four weeks, the avalanche risk was very high (4/5). We were riding in the Verbier area when we saw a big slide next to Col de Creblet. Maybe ten people were on the face, all at the same time. Zero safety precautions. Unfortunately, two girls were snowboarding in the middle of the face. The avalanche hit them full force.

We were first on-site and immediately started a transceiver search. We quickly found the first girl. The second was 70 metres downhill and we got to her quickly as well. While we were digging them out, people around us kept on skiing in all directions. The inevitable happened. A second avalanche hit. It carried away a third person.

Verbier is a freeride mecca. Everyone should have the right gear, know the conditions, but more importantly, get mountain safety training. Thank you WEMountain for your training programs. They helped me save lives that day. »

Victor Liebenguth · Certified WEMber

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Education Saves Lives

Did you know that 90% of avalanches are triggered by the victim or someone in their party? In the Mountain, knowledge is everything!

“The mountain rewards the rider who reads it.”

Safety Angel · Freeride World Tour
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Preventing Before Reacting

Because you should never use your rescue gear! 80% of our training is focused on avoiding risks and preventing an avalanche situation.

“Most accidents are decisions. Decisions can be trained.”

WEMountain instructor team
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Baked By Your Peers

Our worldwide team of over 100 Experts & FWT Champions, support our courses and avocates for more responsability and education in the Mountain.

“Even the most experienced riders keep learning.”

Safety Angel · Freeride World Tour
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Fun, Simple and Practical

We are the first to train you from the comfort of your home with our innovative, comprehensive and certifying E-Learning courses.

“Practice is what your hands remember when your head is racing.”

Safety Angel · Freeride World Tour

Proven at the highest level

Train Like The Bests!

Experts, brands, destinations, instructors and FWT Champions all support WEMountain and the necessity for more education in the Mountain. Want to be part of the revolution ? Start your mountain training journey today.

Astrid Cheylus

“Because I want to feel confident exploring the mountains and comfortable sharing it with my friends, and one day with my children is THE dream.”

Astrid Cheylus · FR · Freeride skier

“Because I want everyone to enjoy the mountains safely.”

Liam Rivera · CH · Snowboarder & student
Liam Rivera
Maxime Chabloz

“Because i want to see my children ride the Bec des Rosses!”

Maxime Chabloz · CH · FWT Champion 2022
Partner voice FWT by Peak Performance — Freeride World Tour

“Our partnership with WEMountain is a central pillar of the Freeride World Tour’s #1 priority: safety.”

“There is simply no development without a strong safety education program, globally. We are very impressed with what WEMountain has created in such a short time.”

Nicolas Hale-Woods · Founder and CEO, Freeride World Tour
Nicolas Hale-Woods speaking at a Freeride World Tour event

Trusted By Industry Leaders

WEMountain works with HEAD, Patagonia, Decathlon, Verbier, Magic Pass, Swiss Mountain Rescue and more than 30 other brands, resorts and organisations across mountain sport, safety, equipment and education.

We are also the education partner of the Patrouille des Glaciers, alongside its 5,290 participants. Together we are building a more informed, more open mountain culture.

HEAD Dynastar Decathlon Verbier
Magic Pass Secours Alpin Suisse Patrouille des Glaciers

“It’s a winning service that puts knowledge at the very top of the customer experience.”

Adrien Lagache · Director of Services, Decathlon Switzerland

“In the mountain, knowledge is everything, because education is the most important element.”

René Harrer · Vice President Wintersports, HEAD

The best line of the day is the one everyone rides home from.