Junior Alpinists Workshop
Difficulty: Moderate
Skier Ability: Strong Intermediate
Duration: 6 hours
Elevation: 500 - 1000m
Distance: 5 - 10 km
Fitness Level: Good
Group Size: 1 - 5 people
The Junior Alpinists Workshop is about building backcountry awareness in our aspiring young backcountry enthusiasts & sharing with them the full suite of skills required to travel safely & efficiently in the backcountry. We'll teach you how to move safely & efficiently through the mountains building a platform for your next progression deeper into the BC. The learning starts at SMBC HQ in the Guthega Mountain Centre & the terrain we utilise is very nearby. At the end of this workshop the juniors will have a realistic appraisal of what their endurance & capabilities are.
Guiding Topics
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Planning & preparation
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Equip selection
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Equipment familiarisation
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Skinning technique
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Route selection
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Route Planning
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Emergency response/shelters/Hypothermia management
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Basic Navigation
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Potential Snow Pack Instabilities
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BC etiquette
Intended Location
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Guthega Trig area
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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: 7hrs approx, distances include descents which is generally half the total distance
Meeting Place
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Start: Guthega SMBC HQ 8:00a.m.
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Brief
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Equip famil
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Route overview
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Experience Required
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No previous backcountry experience required
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Strong intermediate able to link turns & control speed off the groomed snow,, see FAQ “Do I need to be an experienced skier”
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Although this tour is mainly about skills development an adequate level of fitness is still required
Group Size
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1: 8 guide to client ratio
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Provided
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Backpack
Needs
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See ”EQUIP LIST" below
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Alpine Touring skis, climbing skins
& adjustable poles​ for hire