Winter is fast approaching!
What better way to celebrate and share the stoke than with a community gathering and online courses to highlight the Sea to Sky corridor’s fantastic terrain for backcountry exploration. Join us on October 24th!
Clinics and sessions with local athletes and industry professionals
Join Altus Mountain guides and local athletes/ambassadors for clinics and online sessions designed to educate or refresh existing backcountry skills in preparation for the upcoming winter season. Whether you are new to touring or have your share of experience, this event is a fantastic opportunity for attendees to learn, engage and meet industry professionals and other rad people.
Registration for clinics opens October 10, 2020
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24th
Crevasse Rescue
Trip Planning & Navigation
Companion Rescue
Outdoor Clinics - $40
Crevasse Rescue
Companion Rescue
Trip Planning & Navigation
Ski Mountaineering Skills Day
The Clinics
All clinics and tours are lead by Altus Mountain Guides and joined by local pros. Guides are of the highest calibre available to get you dialled and ready for your next backcountry trip!
Registration for the in-person, outdoor clinics opens October 10th, 2020
Sign up directly here.
Free online clinics will be posted on the date of the event.
Online Clinics

Crevasse Rescue
Intermediate
Just what to do if someone falls in a crevasse. This clinic will teach the principles of crevasse rescue in a ski setting, utilizing lightweight rope kits such as the Petzl RAD line.
Saturday, October 24th, Online

Trip Planning & Navigation
Introductory
Learn how to read a map, examine terrain, and how weather moves through the landscape to find the best zones. Most importantly: we'll cover how to find your way around this terrain once you are in it.
Saturday, October 24th, Online

Companion Rescue
Introductory
Focusing on the essential skills that a backcountry user needs to search, dig and rescue an avalanche victim.
Saturday, October 24th, Online
In-Person Clinics
All in-person clinics are $40. You can sign up here.

Crevasse Rescue
Intermediate
This clinic will teach the principles of crevasse rescue in a ski setting, utilizing lightweight rope kits such as the Petzl RAD line.
Saturday, October 24th, 8 am - 12 pm

Ski Mountaineering Skills Day
Intermediate
What better time to brush up or learn new skills to get you up and down those steeper lines this winter. The day will be spent in the smoke bluffs going over gear, techniques and more.
Saturday, October 24th, 12 pm - 4 pm

Companion Rescue
Beginner - Intermediate
This clinic focuses on what to do if there is an avalanche burial! We will cover basic rescue as well as advanced scenarios such as when your transceiver loses the ability to “mark” a buried victim.
Saturday, October 24th, 8 am - 12 pm AND 12 pm - 4 pm

Trip Planning & Navigation
Intermediate
Learn how to read a map, examine terrain, and how weather moves through the landscape to find the best zones. Most importantly: we will cover how to find your way around this terrain once you are in it.
Saturday, October 24th, 12 pm - 4 pm
Still Have Questions or Concerns?
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, concerns or requests on how we can make this the best trip ever!!!