Warm-up Alpine knots (12). Three fundamental alpine concepts: ultimate backup, fall factor amd SRENE principle. Two major causes of alpine accidents. How to avoid them and what to do if it happens. Random Alpine Tip of your choice (list of Alpine Tips here) Risk categories. Risk taking, risk avoiding, neutral.  Rig and analyse hauling system “Double […]

Signup if you want to help with teaching the “Ski Touring and Glacier Travel” course. The training will take place in the Whistler backcountry, camping overnight. Details and carpool locations will follow so keep an eye on the website.

Canada West Mountain School – AST 1 (Snowshoes) course for ACC members only You are entitled to 15% off of the regular price with proof of ACC membership. I am not organizing this course myself. For more information and to get the discount code and course registration information, email Linda Kinght directly. Course link: https://themountainschool.com/program/private-ast-1-snowshoers-acc-2018/ […]

Canada West Mountain School – AST 1 (Snowshoes) course for ACC members only You are entitled to 15% off of the regular price with proof of ACC membership. I am not organizing this course myself. For more information and to get the discount code and course registration information, email Linda Kinght directly. Course link: https://themountainschool.com/program/private-ast-1-snowshoers-acc- […]

The purpose of this training is to prepare ACC members with intermediate skiing and mountaineering experience,as well as aspiring winter event coordinators, with the knowledge, skills and confidence to participate, assist, or lead backcountry ski trips. And all of this safely and enjoyably. ITINERARY – Weekend 1 (Coquihalla) Friday Feb 2nd from 7pm to 10pm, […]