Course Description

This camp is great for anyone new to backcountry touring. It’s a comprehensive 3-day course where you will learn all the basic skills necessary to venture out in the backcountry.

Small groups and hands-on instruction will give you plenty of opportunity to have all your questions addressed and to feel more comfortable and confident to start ski touring. A lot of information will be covered, however we will apply course content when suited in the best possible classroom…out on the slopes! You will also have the opportunity to be leading the group and putting in the uptrack, with direct coaching from your instructor.

Is this for you?

Have you just completed your AST 1 and feel that you have so much more to learn before venturing into the backcountry on your own? Its been a while since you ski toured and you want to fresh up on your backcountry skills?

If you are keen to take your resort skiing into the backcountry and apply all the skills you learned in your AST 1, this course is for you! You will need to be an experienced downhill skier or snowboarder to join this camp, with the ability to ride black diamond runs and feel comfortable in variable snow conditions. You also need fitness to be able to walk uphill for a minimum of 1000-1500m / day. Basic backcountry riding experience is needed (min 5 days). It’s recommenced to take your AST 1 course prior to this course, but it’s not a requirement. Most importantly is an interest in learning new mountain skills and have a passion for skiing and riding!

What You Will Learn

This camp is designed to give skiers and riders the chance to Build Confidence and Experience in the backcountry. We create a comfortable and fun learning atmosphere to help everyone make better informed decisions in avalanche terrain. And it’s also a fantastic opportunity to explore the mountains around Revelstoke.

You will learn everything from effective techniques for avalanche rescue (companion rescue), understanding types of avalanches and snow stability, how to plan for safe travel in avalanche terrain, track setting and skinning, gear for backcountry touring, and much much more. You will get the opportunity to lead the group with direct coaching from your instructor.

Details

LOCATION: Revelstoke backcountry and Rogers Pass

DURATION: 3 days

GUEST/ GUIDE MAX RATIO: 6:1

PRE REQUISITE: Basic ski touring experience and minimum advanced skier

DATES: TBA

*Please enquire about custom course dates if you have a group of minimum 3 people.

PRICE: $500 + 5% GST

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Zoom meeting and pre course planning support

• 3 full field days of instruction with certified ACMG Ski Guide

• Group safety equipment (communication device, rescue kit, first aid supplies, GPS, maps etc)

WHATS NOT INCLUDED

• Personal ski gear (ski touring boots, skis or split-board, skins)

• Personal avalanche safety equipment (probe, shovel and transceiver)

• Lunch and snacks

• Transportation to and from ski location

• National Park pass for vehicle

• Insurance (trip cancellation, travel, medical)