Avalanche Skills Training Level 1
Avalanche Skills Training - Level 1
For Skiers and Snowboarders
A 2.5 day course specifically for skiers and snowboarders, involving a mix of theory and practical skills to teach you basic safety knowledge for winter backcountry travel.
Enjoy some fresh turns while learning about:
- formation of avalanches
- factors affecting snow-pack
- route finding
- safety equipment usage
- snow-pack observation and assessment
Participants must be at least an intermediate skier or snowboarder. If you are unsure of your ability, please contact us for more information.
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Weekend Dates: (Fri, Sat, Sun) Midweek Dates: $155.00 Receive 10% off any additional program in the 2007/08 season upon completion of the course All prices are subject to 5% GST. Prices are per person unless otherwise stated
Course manual, avaluator booklet, handout package, and completion certificate. In an effort to keep course prices low, participants are responsible to provide their own equipment and lift access. Rentals are available at a discounted rate to registered participants. |
Backcountry adjacent to Whistler and Blackcomb ski areas
Maximum 8:1 student to instructor
Beyond the Boundaries Clinic The course schedule is as follows: Day 1: 6:30pm - 9:30pm (theory) Participants must pick up their rental equipment before the course begins. Participants are to provide their own food and water for the course days. |
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