Avalanche Safety 1 + Ski Touring
Join us for our Avalanche Safety Training 1 course! One day in the class, TWO days on the hill! Our course is extra special with an extra day to learn the ins and outs of Ski Touring and Splitboarding!
Be safe AND have fun with like-minded ladies!
EVENT DETAILS
February 16-18, 2019
Full Day Each Day
Golden, BC
$389 + tax
Points: 2/10
About this Course...
Have you always wanted to start ski touring or split boarding? Looking to learn about safety in the backcountry?
If the answer is YES then this introductory camp is for you! We will provide you with the guidance needed to effectively set a skin track, all the tips and tricks to change over your equipment, list of necessities for a day touring in the backcountry and you will gain the confidence needed for you to head out with your touring shred crew. Learn techniques on how to efficiently use your energy while touring to allow you to get the maximum amount out of your tours.
PLUS get your Avalanche Safety Training 1 Certification!
Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 (AST 1) is your stepping stone into the backcountry. This course is a must have if you plan on ducking that rope & leaving the resort behind.
This course will cover avalanche formation and release, identifying avalanche terrain, the basics of trip planning, tools and resources to mitigate your avalanche risk, appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain and basic companion rescue.
Our partner on this adventure is Brittney Dickson from Stay Wild Backcountry! Besides being an all around incredible human being and adventurer, she has completed her Canadian Avalanche Association Level 1 Avalanche Operations, 90 hour wilderness first aid and is an active member of the CAA. With 10 years experience on a sled and 5 years on a splitboard she is full of tips and tricks to either get you started or to take your riding to the next level. She is passionate about teaching Avalanche Skills Training and spreading knowledge to others in the backcountry.
Trip info
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Additional notes
Level of Difficulty:
Being able to ski or board blue runs is suggested as we take the gondola up, and ski down for this course!
BOOK YOUR TRIP
$389 + tax
February 16-18, 2019
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