Intro Ski Touring
Intro Ski Touring course is for skiers and snowboarders new to the backcountry. With an enjoyable pace, our instructors will teach you how to use the gear, develop travel skills, make safe trip plans, and get you hooked on our backcountry skiing lifestyle.
Who’s it for?
- New backcountry skiers and snowboarders (No prior touring experience is required)
- Prerequisite AST 1 Course
- Must be able to ski or ride a black diamond run inbounds confidently in ALL CONDITIONS
- Fitness for up to 2-3 hours of travel per day
What you’ll learn:
- Equipment Selection and Usage
- Trip planning
- Safe Terrain Usage
- Efficient Uphill Track Setting
- Modern Navigation
- Weather Tools
Itinerary:
- Intro Ski Touring: 8AM – 4PM Whistler
Important: You will be required to sign a paper waiver at the commencement of the course.
I have read and agree with the RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
Scheduled Courses – 2024/25 Season
| Dec 8, 2024 to March 30, 2025 | $195 CAD | BOOK NOW (WAIVER CHECKBOX ABOVE REQUIRED) |
Private courses available on request. Contact us at info@bcskiguides.com for your group dates!
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- 8 AM to 4PM Field Day: Whistler Backcountry
You will need the following gear for your course, contact us if you need any recommendations:
- Alpine touring boots, skis or split-board, poles, skins
- Avalanche kit: transceiver (digital), probe, shovel
- Medium sized backpack (20 to 30l)
- Lunch, snacks, & water
- Helmet is recommended
- Ski googles
- Sun glasses
- Sun screen
- Headlamp
- Warm clothing and down jacket for lunch break
- Goretex Jacket & Pants
- Extra gloves and touque
- Smartphone with GPS mapping program installed (Gaia recommended)
- Basic first aid and blister kit
Where can I get Ski Touring Gear Rentals for my course?
Valhalla Pure Squamish: Ski Touring Gear Rentals
EVO Whistler: Ski Touring Gear Rentals
Vancouver: There are no backcountry ski or splitboard rentals to our knowledge in Vancouver. Let us know if you find some!
