The Avalanche Safety Pro course is designed to bridge the gap between the traditional recreational offerings and the highly technical professional-level courses.
Book NowWe have created the most advanced avalanche skills training course available that meets that objective. In turn, professional candidates can feel confident taking that next step. This course caters to our most advanced clients, is based on industry training standards in preparation for operational level courses.
We offer intimate group sizes with more hands-on learning and feedback by ACMG Ski and Snowboard Guides, who are committed to their mountain craft and can offer mentorship while you are focused on learning to operate as a professional and travel safely in a backcountry setting.
1 day of heli-assisted ski touring is included in price
Application process requiring an AST 2 (or equivalent), 3 full seasons of ski touring experience, advanced/expert ski or snowboarding ability.
Search techniques required in the Operation Level 1 standard for buried transceivers, professional-level products for weather, snowpack data collection and sharing, AM/PM style guide meetings.
*In the event we are unable to fly students are refunded $250
Participants of the Avalanche Safety Progression course will shift from rule-based and experiential decision-making to a more formalized approach. We will focus on tools that will leverage your interpretation and execution of standardized snowpack tests, route-finding skills, and terrain assessment in avalanche terrain. The Backcountry Progression course covers more advanced risk assessment processes and hazard management, you can practice decision-making in a supervised environment with a certified ACMG guide, group management skills, and advanced travel techniques.
Avalanche Skills Training
Ski Touring Training
This course is what will prepare you for the next step into applying and being accepted into a professional-level course. We provide access to professional weather products and data. You will become familiar with the operational guidelines and recording standards that are used internationally. Participants must have completed an AST Level 2 or equivalent, have 3 years of ski touring or splitboarding experience, regularly travel uphill 1200-1500m a day, possess an expert level of skiing or snowboarding on any surface condition.
Day 1
8:00am-16:00pm field day
Blackcomb Backcountry
Day 2
8:00am-16:00pm field day
Callaghan Backcountry
Day 3
8:00am-16:00pm field day
Duffy lake Area
Day 4
8:00am-16:00pm field day
Heli Assisted - Tantalus
