Intro to Ski Touring

If you have always wanted to try backcountry skiing but were unsure how to get started or are looking for some tips from the pros, this is the course for you. Our experienced and personable guides will share their knowledge of ski touring and get you on the right track. One evening classroom session and two days in the field will provide you with a good basic grounding in ski touring technique.

Classroom

Skis, bindings, shovels probes, transceivers, how to pack a pack, resources for avalanche and backcountry information, navagation and trip planning.

Cost

$350.00 + 5% GST per person ( Minimum four participants )

Dates

Note the first day is an evening classroom session beginning at 6:00 pm

TBA

Skill Level and Prerequesites

As well as a desire to learn and ski, participants must possess at least intermediate skiing or boarding skills (only split boards allowed). This means being able to make basic parallel turns in most conditions and terrain and at least being able to kick turn and sidestep away from terrain that is “over your head”.

Location

This course is based out of Revelstoke BC with field days at Revelstoke Mountain resort, Rogers Pass or other local touring venues. Meeting place is at the Revelstoke Alpine Adventures office at 6:00 pm

Field Days

Transceiver function and use, track setting / trailbreaking, basic avalanche awareness, basic terrain evaluation, powder skiing technique, emergency response.

Not Included

Food, accommodation, transportation, personal clothing and backcountry touring equipment, avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel.

Ratios

Maximum of six students for each instructor.

Booking, Cancelation, Terms and Conditions

The details and the fine print can be viewed on our Booking Policy Page.

To book a trip or if you have any questions please call our office at 1 877 837 7141 or email us.

Intro to Ski Mountaineering

Do you have prior backcountry skiing experience but want to take the next step and begin ascending and descending glaciated alpine peaks ? This is the course for you. Instructed by highly experienced full mountain guides you will learn the skills to take your ski touring to the next level.

This course is three nights and four days long plus an evening classroom session sheduled before the course. Field days are based out of the Asulkan Hut in Rogers Pass. From this warm and comfortable hut we can access interesting glaciers and a variety of high peaks.

Topics covered include: route planning and navigation, glacier travel and crevasse rescue, basic ropework and climbing techniques and terrain and hazard evaluation.

Dates

TBA

Cost

$850.00CDN + 5% GST

Included

Guiding and instruction, hut fees, park use fees, dinners while at hut, technical climbing equipment

Not Included

Transportation, backcountry ski and safety equipment, breakfast, lunch and snacks while at hut.

Booking, Cancelation, Terms and Conditions

The details and the fine print can be viewed on our Booking Policy Page.

To book a trip or if you have any questions please call our office at 1 877 837 7141 or email us.