The training will be based out of a hotel/motel in Hope (Slumber Lodge). We will meet on Friday at 7pm in the hotel, where we will start the training with a classroom session. We will get up early Saturday morning for a full day outside, which will be followed by another class room session. Sunday […]

Signup if you want to help with teaching the “Introduction to Backcountry Skiing” course. The training will be based out of the Slumber Lodge Motel in Hope. We will meet on Friday at 7pm in the lodge, where we will start the training with a classroom session. We will get up early Saturday morning for […]

Alpine touring gear is not required for this training session. The objective is to practice companion rescue not skin up the mountain. Note: This practice is not led by a certified instructor and is not a substitute for AST1. Everyone is encouraged to actively participate. Only sign up if you have completed AST1 or better. […]

Avalanche Safety Training AST-1 Course taught. North Vancouver for classroom and field sessions. ACC members get 15% discount! Discount Code: ACCBCMC2019 Sign-up online at: BCSGHome

Avy assessment and terrain navigation + decision-making. Dig pits – if we have time, multiple. Ski/slope cuts – how to. Beacon search practice – yours and others’ to get familiar with different beacons. Multi-burial scenario – if we have time, we’ll do two. Discussion and brews (optional) at a local establishment Repeat: THIS IS NOT […]