This introductory avalanche course is designed for snowshoers (or hikers, ice climbers) of all ages who want to develop the skills for safe travel in backcountry terrain where avalanche hazard exists. This course will be taught by a CAA certified professional through Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures (MSAA). The course is for ACC members only, […]

Signup if you want to help with teaching the “Ski Touring and Glacier Travel Skills” 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.

Various rescue techniques with emphasis on self rescue and assisted rescue. Prussic practice and rescue pulley systems, drop pulley and Z pulley

Signup if you want to help with teaching the “Ski Touring and Glacier Travel Skills” 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 […]

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 – Tuesday night Feb. 21: Crevasse rescue dry school at BCIT. […]