Master the skills needed for alpine winter camping and gear up for longer overnight traverses on foot. This clinic goes beyond basic winter camping, offering the chance to experience a multi-day base camp setup. You’ll learn about traversin
Refresh the essential skills from your AST 1 or AIARE 1 course with a full day of hands-on rescue practice. In the morning, we’ll cover the use of modern avalanche transceivers, 1:1 rescue techniques, multiple burial searches, and the lates
Refresh the essential skills from your AST 1 or AIARE 1 course with a full day of hands-on rescue practice. In the morning, we’ll cover the use of modern avalanche transceivers, 1:1 rescue techniques, multiple burial searches, and the lates
Refresh the skills you learned in your AST 1 course from years ago. Revisit the foundational knowledge needed for safe backcountry travel, including avalanche formation and terrain assessment.
You’ve completed your avalanche course, dialed in your gear, and logged some tours—but now you’re looking for guidance on your next steps and to refine your process. Join a small group for hands-on feedback, covering everything from route p
Ready to take your riding from the groomers to the backcountry? This one-day, hands-on intro to split boarding is designed to equip you with the skills to use your split board and backcountry safety gear properly. It’s the perfect stepping
New to the backcountry? Join our crew to build a solid foundation for future learning and adventures. We’ll cover all the essential gear for backcountry touring—from skis and avalanche equipment to the tools on your phone for planning a suc
Kick-start your backcountry journey with a women-led AST 1 course in the Whistler backcountry. Begin with engaging online learning and then head into the mountains to practice hands-on skills alongside others at your pace.
Want backcountry experiences but prefer snowshoes as your mode of transport? This is your chance to complete the Canadian standard AST 1 course on foot. Participants will receive a certificate of completion from Avalanche Canada.
This clinic is for backcountry skiers and riders who want to enhance their adventures by covering more terrain and summiting peaks. Learn to systematically approach common ski mountaineering challenges, including hazard recognition and mana
Believe it or not, South Coast touring FB page isn’t the only place to get beta on where to ski! Learn how to read a map, examine terrain, and how weather moves through terrain to find the best zones.
Join a guide and a group of like-minded backcountry enthusiasts to refresh the skills you learned in your AST 2 (or equivalent) before winter begins.
The backyard! And how good it is. Spend the day touring around the Whistler or Blackcomb Backcountry with a guide, learning their secret spots, gaining some snow knowledge, and getting some runs in.
Learn what to do if someone falls into a crevasse. This clinic will teach the principles of crevasse rescue in both ski and mountaineering settings, with a focus on lightweight rope kits as well as conventional systems.
Learn the art of finding the best lines when touring in unfamiliar areas. This clinic will teach you how to analyze terrain and use both traditional map reading and modern digital tools to plan efficient uptracks and choose optimal descents
Take turns in the hot seat, leading the group in navigation, uptracking, and deciding what terrain is safe to ski—all with feedback from an experienced guide. This is a great opportunity to refine your skills and gain clearer insights into
Pre-trip planning and hazard forecasting might not seem glamorous, but it’s the process that can make or break your backcountry day. In this clinic, you’ll learn how guides and industry pros begin their decision-making from home and carry t
This clinic will teach you how to approach backcountry terrain with confidence from the perspective of riding a board, focusing on safe and efficient ways to reach your objectives. You’ll dive into trip planning strategies, including how to
This clinic is for backcountry skiers and riders looking to add more excitement to their adventures by covering greater terrain and summiting peaks. You’ll learn to systematically tackle common ski mountaineering challenges.
This clinic is for backcountry skiers and riders who want to spice up their backcountry adventures by covering more terrain and summiting peaks. Learn to approach common ski mountaineering challenges systematically.
ump in the chopper for a quick flight out of Squamish into the untracked backcountry goods. Ski tour for a full day and return back to the valley with an afternoon pick up. Perfect to get the early season going up high.
Expand your knowledge of snowpack assessment and snow tests, and learn how to apply this information to your ski line selection.
The backyard! And how good it is. Spend the day touring the Whistler or Blackcomb backcountry with a guide, discovering secret spots, gaining valuable snow knowledge, and, of course, getting some runs in.
Step up to bigger terrain with confidence. This clinic focuses on how to choose and navigate the essential steps for tackling longer, more complex descents.
Take turns in the hot seat, leading the group, navigation, uptracking or deciding what is safe to ski with feedback from an experienced guide.
This clinic is for experienced skiers or boarders looking to push their riding to the next level in the backcountry. Our guides will lead you through hazard assessment, risk management, and line selection to ride big lines.
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