Below is our most common meeting location, please keep an eye out for a group email in the weeks leading up to your course as this will confirm your meeting location.
Please meet your guide at 9:00am unless otherwise indicated in your group email.
We strive to be the best in the business. Please do not hesitate if you have any questions or concerns
info@altusmountainguides.com 1-604-848-8543We look forward to having you join one of Squamish-based Winterstoke Clinics. In the meantime we have a bit of homework for you so when your course date arrives all our ducks are in a row, expectations are clear, and we won't waste any time getting you outside.
The Altus Crew
Read and Sign Participant’s Waiver
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Participant Information Form
Please fill in our participant information form. The form is designed to give us a snapshot of your skills and provide the best experience for you.
Read the Gear List
Make sure to read the gear list and all policies in the bottom of this page in the FAQ section.
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Below is our most common meeting location, please keep an eye out for a group email in the weeks leading up to your course as this will confirm your meeting location.
Please meet your guide at 9:00am unless otherwise indicated in your group email.
Avalanche Equipment
• Avalanche Transceiver
• Shovel: Collapsible aluminum shovel
• Probe: between 220cm to 320cm in length
Hardware
• Ski touring skis: bindings, skins, poles or split board+skins
• Ski touring/snowboard boots
• Snow saw (optional)
• Suitable day pack 30 – 40L
• Snow study kit: loop, screen, ruler, thermometer (optional)
Clothing
• Waterproof/breathable jacket and pants
• Lightweight breathable jacket and pants (for uphill skinning/climbing)
• Insulated jacket (synthetic insulated jacket is strongly recommended)
• Lightweight gloves for climbing/skinning
• Warm gloves
• Warm hats
• Balaclava or another type of neck warmer
• Base Layers
Miscellaneous
• Sunglasses
• Goggles
• Sunscreen
• Sun hat
• Ski strap
• Small personal ski repair kit
• Personal first aid, medication
• Camera
• Water
• Food & snacks for the day
• Chains for your vehicle
Clothing
• Waterproof/breathable jacket and pants
• Lightweight breathable jacket and pants (for uphill skinning/climbing)
• Insulated jacket (synthetic insulated jacket is strongly recommended)
• Lightweight gloves for climbing/skinning
• Warm gloves
• Warm hats
• Balaclava or another type of neck warmer
• Base Layers
Crevasse rescue kit
• 1 x 1.5m 7mm cord
• 2 x 5m 7mm cord
• 2 x double length sling
• 4 locking carabiners
• 2 non-locking carabiner
• Belay device
• Pulley (optional)
• Ice screw (16cm min)
• Ski strap
• Harness
We have lots of extra Crevasse rescue gear, so don’t feel you need to bring it all.
Miscellaneous
• Sunglasses
• Goggles
• Sunscreen
• Sun hat
• Small personal ski repair kit
• Personal first aid, medication
• Camera
• Water
• Food & snacks for the day
All Winterstoke Clinics are non refundable and non transferable.
Trip cancelation insurance
Upon confirmation of your trip Altus Mountain Guides enters into financial obligation and cannot refund payment or release you from your contractual obligation except for condition stated below in “Cancellations” Therefore in an effort to avoid unnecessary cancellation penalties, cancellation insurance is strongly recommended in the event you can not participate or if your trip is interrupted “for any reason”. This is available from most travel companies.
Many clients have used Tugo in the past.
Cancellations by Altus Mountain Guides
Upon confirming your booking we guarantee the trip departure. If we cancel a trip for any reason prior to the start date a full refund will be provided. If we are forced to cancel a trip for any reason after the trip start date, a full refund for the unused portion of the trip will be provided.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding our policy or obtaining insurance.