A climb and ski/board descent is one of North Americas greatest adventures. The three day seminar provides time for skills development and conditions assessment en route to the summit ride. The trip finale is an alpine start and high altitude turns that you will never forget! Strong skiing skills required.
Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding:
May 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 24-26, 31-June 2
Fee: $550
It's snowing now! We have had a good year, but with lots of wind. I am confidant we will receive more snow before the season is over. I think early to mid May will be best for skiing and borarding. I hope you can join us! -Chris
Hi, How much time of the 3 day seminar is spent on the mountain skiing? Is the ascent and decent completed in the same day or over several days? Is there classroom time too, and if so how much? Cheers, Matt
The entire three days is spent on the mountain. We will ski each day as well teach and practice ski mountaineering skills and techniques. Day one we hike to basecamp, set up camp and go for an afternoon tour. Day 2 is a longer tour with skills and turns completed as we assess weather and snow conditions. The third day begins with an alpine start for our summit climb and ski descent. We will complete the climb and ski and return to basecamp, pack up and head to the trailhead, a full day! Cheers, -Chris
The terrain is not especially steep, we will ski and board the West Face or Avalanche Gulch route which is about 35-40 degrees max. The necessary skill is to be fit and a competant off piste skier/rider. The snow is not groomed and can be variable. It can also be perfect corn which is what we are hoping for!
A climb and ski/board descent is one of North Americas greatest adventures. The three day seminar provides time for skills development and conditions assessment en route to the summit ride. The trip finale is an alpine start and high altitude turns that you will never forget! Strong skiing skills required.
How's the snow holding up?
Pierre, It's snowing
Pierre,
It's snowing now! We have had a good year, but with lots of wind. I am confidant we will receive more snow before the season is over. I think early to mid May will be best for skiing and borarding. I hope you can join us! -Chris
Hi, How much time of the 3
Hi, How much time of the 3 day seminar is spent on the mountain skiing? Is the ascent and decent completed in the same day or over several days? Is there classroom time too, and if so how much? Cheers, Matt
Hi Matt, The entire three
Hi Matt,
The entire three days is spent on the mountain. We will ski each day as well teach and practice ski mountaineering skills and techniques. Day one we hike to basecamp, set up camp and go for an afternoon tour. Day 2 is a longer tour with skills and turns completed as we assess weather and snow conditions. The third day begins with an alpine start for our summit climb and ski descent. We will complete the climb and ski and return to basecamp, pack up and head to the trailhead, a full day! Cheers, -Chris
Could you define strong?
Hi Spence, The terrain
Hi Spence,
The terrain is not especially steep, we will ski and board the West Face or Avalanche Gulch route which is about 35-40 degrees max. The necessary skill is to be fit and a competant off piste skier/rider. The snow is not groomed and can be variable. It can also be perfect corn which is what we are hoping for!
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