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Paul Ridge Skiing – Beginner Friendly
–Meet at St. David’s church in West Van at 7 am Then meet at Starbucks by Canadian Tire in Squamish at 8 Hopefully no chains need on road Ski to Read Heather Lodge for a break. Ski to top of ridge and do a couple of laps Ski out before dark
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AST 2 on Weekends! – Skiers and Riders *FULL*
–***Please note: This course is full*** AST2 is designed for backcountry skiers and splitboarders who have already taken the AST1 course, and are looking to broaden their avalanche skills. This in-depth avalanche course meets and surpasses the CAA requirements, and includes additional curriculum components. This course will be taught by a CAA certified professional through […]
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Alpine Practice – Crevasse Rescue Response
–About essential glacier travel equipment: ropes, snow pickets, ice screws, prusik slings, mechanical ascenders, ice axes / ice tools, leashes, climbing harness, trekking poles, backpack slings, crampons, anchor material. Glacier anchors: snow pickets, snow bollards, ice screws, v-threads. SRENE principle. Roping up for glacier travel: 2 and 3-climbers rope teams. Adapted kiwi coil. Hauling systems […]
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Beginner-Friendly Ski Tour
–Please read the entire description before signing up Preference will be given to those without much touring experience who have completed AST1. However, anyone is welcome to put their name on the list. If there is enough interest I may expand or split the group provided that there is another experienced leader. Likely destinations include […]
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Intermediate Ski Tour: Ptarmigan Ridge
–On a nice day the views are amazing from that ridge. Tons of lines to be had on both north facing and south facing slopes- will see which ones are less icy:) This trip was added to the calendar to split the waitlist from the beginner friendly trip on the same date: intermediate and advanced […]
