Climbing Programs and Camps AST-1 Avalanche Skills Training The AST-1 avalanche safety course is highly recommended for anyone who is planning to get out in the backcountry in the wintertime, and a prerequisite for participants in the Overnight Backcountry Ski Touring Program. AST-1 will be taught by Canada West Mountaineering School. January 14-15 AST-1 Avalanche Skills Training -- FULL January 28-29 AST-1 Avalanche Skills Training -- FULL Let us know if you are interested. E-mail: info@bcmc.ca. AST-2 Advanced Avalanche Skills Training The AST-2 avalanche safety course is recommended for skiers, snowshoers and boarders wanting to progress to an increased competency in evaluation of terrain, snow pack, weather and the decision making process during group travel in a winter environment. The course is conducted using a variety of different terrain locations - typically in the Duffey Lake Road, Whistler/Blackcomb and the Coquihalla areas. Students will have exposure to a variety of snow packs, terrain and weather patterns, to enhance the learning opportunities involved in winter decision-making. February 4-5 and 11-12 AST-2 Advanced Avalanche Skills Training
Backcountry Skiing Programs Introduction to Backcountry Skiing For 2012, we are offering a new, free, Introduction to Backcountry Skiing program. The intent of this one day program is to give participants a chance to try backcountry skiing before committing to spend money on gear and formal avalanche instruction. Your next step after taking the program is to take the AST-1 avalanche course. If you are an intermediate skier who can confidently ski 'blue' (intermediate) runs in bounds and want to try backcountry skiing, this trip is for you. January 7 Introduction to Backcountry Skiing
January 28 Introduction to Backcountry Skiing
January 29 Introduction to Backcountry Skiing
Overnight Backcountry Ski Touring
We are continuing to offer our overnight, two weekend backcountry ski program, which has been renamed Overnight Backcountry Ski Touring. This program is designed for backcountry day skiers who want to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to safely participate in overnight backcountry ski trips. If you or the instructors have doubts about your skiing ability, you will be encouraged to take one of the free Introduction to Backcountry Skiing day trips before signing up for this course. Completion of Avalanche Skills Training (AST-1) or equivalent experience is required. Previous summer or winter backcountry camping experience is required. February 4-5 and 11-12 Overnight Backcountry Ski Touring
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