#3 The Virtual Ski Slope: Applications of Virtual Reality in Ski Schools

In the digital age, Virtual Reality (VR) is gaining increasing importance and is being utilized in more and more industries. Ski schools can also benefit from this development. During a workshop at the WS Days in Arosa, the potential of VR technologies was intensively discussed.

Participants at the WS Days 2024 had the opportunity to try out VR glasses themselves and, for example, simulate an avalanche search and rescue (LVS). The enthusiasm for the diverse applications of VR was great, and ski school directors see numerous applications for their industry.

Here are some of the most exciting application areas that we discussed together in the workshop:
 

1. Training and Education

VR can convey the FIS rules (International Ski Federation rules) in an interactive and memorable way. In addition, VR enables preparation for real situations in a safe virtual environment. This includes realistic first aid training to ensure that employees can act quickly and correctly in an emergency. Regular and realistic training increases employees' competence and confidence and prepares them for real accidents.

Moreover, virtual reenactments of ski races can help athletes prepare for specific race tracks, course settings, and weather conditions.
 

2. Orientation Assistance

VR can depict meeting points and important locations in the ski school as well as in the ski area, making orientation significantly easier for participants.
 

3. Advertising Opportunities

With VR, it is possible to emotionally convey the sport of skiing and encourage people to ski even outside the ski areas. The immersive nature of VR technology can evoke strong emotions and arouse interest and enthusiasm for skiing.

Additionally, VR can help communicate the professional image of ski instructors by providing insights into their daily lives and tasks. This can attract potential young talent to the profession.
 

Curious? Try the VR glasses yourself! 

Are you interested in trying the VR glasses yourself and experiencing the many possibilities for your ski school firsthand? Then please contact us and schedule an appointment – your consultant will be happy to try the VR glasses with you.

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Michael Tschöll
Michael Tschöll
Customer consultant Michael brings 20 years of ski school experience to our team and is passionate about digitalisation, recruiting and marketing. The imaginative South Tyrolean has been working with ERP systems and IT projects for years. At Waldhart Software, he combines his passions: Winter sports and software. Not only do our ski schools benefit from his commitment and industry expertise, but the WS team also enjoys being inspired by Michael's motivation. In winter, he likes to spend his free time skiing or ski touring, while in summer he enjoys mountaineering, sailing or riding his motorbike.