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Backcountry Skiing in Banff, Canada: Beginner to Intermediate
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Banff
Our guides are locals and have a vast wealth of experience skiing in the Canadian Rockies. They are certified by the ACMG & IFMGA to the highest possible standards in the industry.
This program is aimed at helping strong resort skiers to take their first steps into backcountry skiing.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Banff - Have you ever wanted to take that next step to skiing / splitboarding in the backcountry and felt some apprehension? Your fear of the unknown mountain environment is a very healthy fear, but with some instruction and guidance from a professional, the unknown will start to make sense.
During this program, we will go to a backcountry area close to Banff and you will learn the basic skills necessary to be successful while backcountry skiing / riding. This is the perfect course to take in addition to an AST 1 (Avalanche Skills Training) course, which teaches how to identify and manage avalanche hazard in the backcountry.
The skills covered include:
- Using your backcountry skiing / riding gear
- Route finding
- Applied decision making in avalanche terrain
What's Included
- ACMG/IFMGA Mountain or Ski Guide
What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Lunch
- Ski Touring Equipment (list to be provided)
- Avalanche gear (can be rented for $25.00/day)
Additional Information
- Not recommended for those with no skiing experience
Location
Banff
The specific meeting located will be determined and communicated closer to the course date.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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