This is a hands on intro course designed to cover all the basic gear and techniques associated with backcountry skiing. We will demonstrate how to plan and execute a ski tour based on the avalanche forecast and current conditions.
Skills and Learning Outcomes Covered:
Appropriate backcountry gear-clothing, ski equipment, packs.
Intro to Avalanche rescue gear-tranceiver, probe, shovel, airbag pack
How to read and intrepret the local avalanche bulletin
Identifying avalanche terrain
Avalanche instability red flags
Uphill travel techniques with climbing skins
Downhill skiing techniques based on conditions
Course price includes use of avalanche rescue gear (pack, beacon, probe, shovel). Backcountry ski gear rentals available through our shop-Tahoe Mountain Sports-at a discount TMS rate.
Intro to BC Skiing | $149.00 |