North Shore Dawn Patrol Club – North Vancouver

What is it? Early morning weekday backcountry skiing on the North Shore mountains with a professional ski guide. This is your ticket to getting out ski touring while still meeting your work commitments. Solo? No problem, come by yourself and join our crew. You’ll get an avalanche rescue refresher, build fitness, learn new techniques, and explore some rad zones right in our backyard.

The goal of the program is to get out ski touring in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.

Who’s it for?

  • New and Experienced Backcountry skiers or split-boarders
  • Fitness for up to 2-3 hours of skiing

How does it work?

  • Limited number of 1, 4, and 8 punch cards are available
  • 0700AM – 1030AM Tuesdays or Thursdays conditions dependent at Mt Seymour Park.
  • Season runs from January (or earlier if conditions permit) through to March 31
  • Reservations/Cancellations are self managed using our new online Dawn Patrol system.
  • Free Shuttle Van transportation departing from Park Gate (Bottom of Mt Seymour)
  • Includes Avalanche Rescue Training
  • Includes discount on Backcountry Nomads days throughout the season
  • Includes discount on Avalanche Safety Courses (AST 1 and 2)


Important: You will be required to sign a paper RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT at the commencement of the activity.

I have read and agree with the RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

North Shore Dawn Patrol Club – 2023/2024 Season:

1 Punch Pass $105 CAD Book Now
4 Punch Pass $292 CAD Book Now
8 Punch Pass $557 CAD Book Now

The Rules of Dawn Patrol

  1. Be ready to meet some awesome new people and have fun no matter what the conditions!
  2. You must register to attend a Patrol. Group size limits must be respected.
  3. If you need to cancel for any reason, you may do so via our online system upto 24hrs before patrol start time
  4. No shows or cancellations within 24hrs are non refundable and no credits.
  5. Punches are non-transferable to other people
  6. Unused punches at the end of the season expire without refund or credit towards future season
  7. Dawn Patrol passes are transferred to next year if the season is cancelled due to events beyond our control (Weather, snowfall, COVID19, natural disasters, etc).

 

INCLUDED
Shuttle Bus Transportation
Small group size
Professional Guide
NOT INCLUDED
Avalanche Equipment (Available for rent from us)
  • 0700 to 1030: Tuesday and Thursday
  • Location: Mount Seymour

You will need the following gear, contact us if you need any recommendations:

  • Face mask or ski mask
  • Personal hand sanitizer
  • Alpine touring boots, skis or split-board, poles, skins
  • Avalanche kit: transceiver (digital), probe, shovel. We can provide rentals if required.
  • Medium sized backpack (20 to 30l)
  • Snacks & water
  • Helmet is recommended
  • Ski googles
  • Headlamp
  • Warm clothing and down jacket
  • Goretex Jacket & Pants
  • Thin gloves for uphill travel
  • Warm gloves and touque
Dawn Patrol North Vancouver
Backcountry skiing through the coastal forest of British Columbia.
Dawn patrol ski touring with the powder hound.
Ski touring enroute to Iago, Coquihalla Summit Recreation area.
Uphill track setting in Coquihalla Park
Mount Seymour Backcountry Skiing Dawn Patrol Club
Mount Seymour Backcountry Skiing Dawn Patrol Club
Mount Seymour Backcountry Skiing Dawn Patrol Club
Mount Seymour Backcountry Skiing Dawn Patrol Club
Mount Seymour Backcountry Skiing Dawn Patrol Club
Mount Seymour Backcountry Skiing Dawn Patrol Club
Mount Seymour Backcountry Skiing Dawn Patrol Club
Mount Seymour Backcountry Skiing Dawn Patrol Club
Mount Seymour Backcountry Skiing Dawn Patrol Club
Mount Seymour Backcountry Skiing Dawn Patrol Club
Mount Seymour Backcountry Skiing Dawn Patrol Club
Mount Seymour Backcountry Skiing Dawn Patrol Club
Mount Seymour Backcountry Skiing Dawn Patrol Club
Mount Seymour Backcountry Skiing Dawn Patrol Club
Mount Seymour Backcountry Skiing Dawn Patrol Club