Cost: $350/person - $315/person Midweek
Length: 2 Days
Ratio: Max Instructor/Guide to Guest Ratio 1:6
Instructor: ACMG Ski Guide
Locations: Whistler Blackcomb
Value: Both days in the backcountry
Cost: $350/person - $315/person Midweek
Length: 2 Days
Ratio: Max Instructor/Guide to Guest Ratio 1:6
Instructor: ACMG Ski Guide
Locations: Whistler Blackcomb
Value: Both days in the backcountry
This course teaches you how to get rad in the mountains. Summiting peaks and skiing steep aesthetic lines is typically done in the spring when the days are long, and the snowpack is stable, though in truth “condition windows” present themselves throughout the season. Recognizing these conditions, and having the skills and knowledge to access big mountains in these conditions, is highly rewarding. This is a highly advanced course, and participants are required to have a strong touring background with very strong skiing ability.
Cost: $350/person - $315/person Midweek
Length: 2 Days
Ratio: Max Instructor/Guide to Guest Ratio 1:6
Instructor: ACMG Ski Guide
Locations: Whistler Blackcomb
Value: Both days in the backcountry
Most guides in the business have a cornice story, AKA near miss. Consider that a cornice can pull back into a ridgeline further than you think!
This course assumes a high level of foundational ski touring competency, advanced ski skills, and a high level of fitness. Customization of the course content is possible based on each individual group's strengths and weaknesses.
During this course we will be traveling on glaciers, and participants must have the required experience, as well as crevasse rescue skills.
Summit route finding - learn to assess the best route to the summit
Couloir Skiing - learn how to access and safely ski couloirs
Ski cutting & sluff management - learn these techniques for skiing higher consequence slopes
Cornice hazard mitigation - everyone's got a cornice story - let's not make more!
Rappelling & Natural Anchors - creating and selecting natural and snow anchors for rappelling
Belay techniques & rope work - keep yourself and your partner safe while inspecting potential drop-in locations.
Crampon & Ice axe use - learn how and where to use these tools for exposed travel.
This course requires a high level of ski touring competency, advanced ski skills, crevasse rescue skills, and a high level of fitness. You must have:
-Substantial ski touring experience and good general touring skills.
-The ability to efficiently skin travel for 3-5hrs and climb 1200m - 1700m per day.
-The confidence to ski very steep double black terrain with some potential fall hazard.
A one day crevasse rescue refresher course can be added to the start of this course.
If you are concerned about not having the necessary pre-requisites please contact us and we can discuss a preparation strategy for you in order to achieve this course at a later time within the season.
What’s included?
Some specialized ski mountaineering equipment for group use
Phone Call preparation interview with each participant
Customizable itinerary depending on the average skill & fitness of the group
Full Certified ACMG Ski Guide
2 Full days in the backcountry
Lowest guide to guest ratio
What’s not included
Lift tickets
Backcountry ski or Boarding equipment
Avalanche rescue equipment
Transportation to the mountain
Harness, helmet, crampons, ice axe, ropes
Food/water/tea for the day
Day 1
8 am - Avalanche Hazard Meeting, Equipment check & depart for the backcountry objective.
4 - 6 pm (time of year dependent) - Back in resort boundary - During the spring we may do objectives that require a later finish.
Day 2
8 am - Avalanche Hazard Meeting & departure for the backcountry objective.
4 pm - 4 - 6 pm (time of year dependent) - Back in resort boundary - During the spring we may do objectives that require a later finish.
You can expect to have a detailed conversation with your guide about your experience, your skill area strengths and weaknesses.
Arrive at the meeting location with food, water & all equipment and lift pass for the day, you are ready to ski or board with your boots on. On both days we will be doing a hazard meeting with our ski mountaineering objective in mind. Expect fairly big days, with a mixture of moving and instructional experiences throughout the day. Day 2 program is similar although we will build upon the skills developed on day one.
This is a list that you can consult anytime you go touring, keep in mind that packing light is also critical.
Touring Equipment
Avalanche Hardware
Other essentials
Ski Clothing
Ski mountaineering / Crevasse Rescue Equipment
All participants must read, understand, and sign a Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement. Those under the age of 19 years must have a parent or legal guardian co-sign their waiver. Medical conditions that may affect your or other participants’ safety must be declared during the reservation process. The participation of any person in any program at any time is always subject to the discretion of OneLife Adventures and its guides. Please click on the waiver button below to read. An electronic wavier will be sent to you once your booking is complete.
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