Ski Mountaineering Course

Ski somewhere different each day

The Ski Mountaineering Course is a 4 day course design for the advanced Backcountry Rider. This is a hands on course that will build your skills in decision making in the mountains.

You will learn:

Advanced decision making.
Steep snow climbing skills.
Glacier navigation.
Rope skills such as advanced crevasse rescue and cornice management.
Navigation and map reading.

Trip is guided by a local ACMG Mountain Guide who will decide on the days ski locations based on conditions to provide the best backcountry experience.

All Revelstoke Alpine School trips provide an inclusive learning environment:

Learn how to move safely and efficiently through the mountains, when to charge for the summit and when to turn around.

Guest to guide Ratio is 4:1.

Hire your own private guide for a unique backcountry experience. Let the experts do all the planning, they will choose the best place for you to ski on any given day. Safety is alway the first priority, followed directly by having a darn good time.

This course is designed for the advanced backcountry user to develop the skills to safely chase more technical ascents and descents. We will focus on everything from choosing objectives that meet the conditions on a given day all the way to executing a ski mountaineering ascent and decent.

Equipment List

These are the items that you will be required to bring:

Skis, boots, poles and climbing skins: for backcountry touring, AT, Telemark, or Splitboard
Helmet suitable for skiing (helmet use is recommended for all downhill skiing activities).
Daypack: A backpack with a capacity of 30-40 litres will allow you to carry all your gear.
Outerwear jacket: An outer layer waterproof/breathable shell with hood (Gore-tex, etc.). Non-insulated is best.
Outerwear pants: waterproof/breathable shell. Full zips are ideal for venting and ease of on/off with boots on
Personal clothing layers: layering works well, no cotton.
Gloves: warm mountaineering or ski gloves with removable liners. Bring 1 pair, plus 1 pair extra liners, or 2 pair of gloves.
Toque/warm hat: wool or fleece
Hat with sun visor: baseball cap, etc.
Sunglasses: must have 100% UV blockage and ideally provide full protection with wrap-around style, or side shields
Ski goggles:
Headlamp: small size with extra batteries
Water bottle/hydration system: 1 litre minimum, 2 litres is ideal. For hydration/hose systems use insulated hoses to reduce freezing
Small thermos: optional, but very nice to have a hot drink during the field days!
Note pad and pencil: optional
Avalanche shovel.
Avalanche transceiver.
Avalanche Probe.
Climbing or Ski Harness
Avaluator Trip Planner (provided in course material)

Some items on the list may be borrowed from Revelstoke Alpine School, but it is recommended that you purchase your own and get familiar with the equipment. Let me know in advance if you are missing anything.

Location

Revelstoke

Duration

4 days

Course Cost

$800/person +5% GST

Ability Level

Expert

Jeff Mitchell

Born and raised in New Brunswick, he found the mountains and never looked back. Hard work and a passion for digging deep when it mattered most brought him to where he is today:

Living in the heart of British Columbia’s interior mountains, sharing his love of the mountains with all those lucky enough to ski and climb with him.