Designed to introduce people to the backcountry, the emphasis of this tour is on developing introductory skills & techniques for safe, efficient mountain travel. An enjoyable day of skiing & learning, setting you up for a smooth progression to our more advanced courses. This tour will be conducted on lower

angled terrain.

 

Guiding Topics

• Planning & preparation

• Equip selection

• Equipment familiarisation

• Skinning technique

• Route selection

• Emergency response/shelters/Hypothermia management

• BC etiquette

 

Intended Location

• Guthega Trig area

• Farm Creek & Paralyser

 

Rating: Moderate

Requires a good level of fitness. Distances about 5-10km with climbs 500-1000 vertical meters; may be lift assisted.

 

Duration: 6hrs approx, distances include descents which is generally half the total distance

 

Meeting Place

• Start: Guthega SMBC HQ 8:00a.m.

  • Brief

  • Equip famil

  • Route overview

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Experience Required

• No previous backcountry experience required

• Strong intermediate able to link turns & control speed off the groomed snow

• See FAQ “Do I need to be an experienced skier/boarder”  &  "Minimum age limit"

• It is very important that you read the above link as a non refundable situation may arise!

• Least demanding of all experiences! Although this tour is mainly  about skills development an adequate level of fitness is still required

 

Group Size

• 1: 5 guide to client ratio

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Included

• Backpack

• Guiding & Instruction

 

Needs

• See ”EQUIP LIST" below

• Alpine Touring skis, climbing skins

       & adjustable poles​ for hire