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Introduction to Backcountry Skiing / Riding in Banff, Canada
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8 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
Our guides are locals and have a vast wealth of experience skiing in the Canadian Rockies. They are certified by the ACMG & IFMGA to the highest possible standards in the industry.
This program is aimed at helping strong resort skiers to take their first steps into backcountry skiing.
What's Included
- ACMG/IFMGA Mountain or Ski Guide
- Transportation
- Lunch
- Ski Touring Equipment (list to be provided)
- Avalanche gear (can be rented for $25.00/day)
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
The specific meeting located will be determined and communicated closer to the course date.
Start time
08:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Have you ever wanted to take that next step to skiing / splitboarding in the backcountry and felt some apprehension? Your fear of the unknown mountain environment is a very healthy fear, but with some instruction and guidance from a professional, the unknown will start to make sense.
During this program, we will go to a backcountry area close to Banff and you will learn the basic skills necessary to be successful while backcountry skiing / riding. This is the perfect course to take in addition to an AST 1 (Avalanche Skills Training) course, which teaches how to identify and manage avalanche hazard in the backcountry.
The skills covered include:
- Using your backcountry skiing / riding gear
- Route finding
- Applied decision making in avalanche terrain
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for those with no skiing experience
Operated by Alpine Air Adventures
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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