Cost: $650/person - $585 /person Midweek
Length: 4 Days
Ratio: Max Instructor/Guide to Guest Ratio 1:4
Instructor: ACMG Ski Guide
Locations: Whistler Blackcomb
Service: Preparation phone interview
Cost: $650/person - $585 /person Midweek
Length: 4 Days
Ratio: Max Instructor/Guide to Guest Ratio 1:4
Instructor: ACMG Ski Guide
Locations: Whistler Blackcomb
Service: Preparation phone interview
This course will immerse you in complex terrain for 4 full days with the lowest guide to guest ratio offered in the Sea to Sky corridor. This course's primary objective is to equip you with the tools and knowledge to undertake real time individual slope assessment while travelling and skiing in complex terrain. At this stage in your learning, it’s key to make supervised decisions and receive feedback in the field. We will maximize our time travelling in complex terrain. Our lower guide to guest ratio guarantees that you get more decision making and learning under the direct supervision of your ACMG Ski Guide.
Cost: $650/person - $585 /person Midweek
Length: 4 Days
Ratio: Max Instructor/Guide to Guest Ratio 1:4
Instructor: ACMG Ski Guide
Locations: Whistler Blackcomb
Service: Preparation phone interview
It's so incredible to get up into these big dramatic mountains, I'm completely humbled.
This course builds on the skills developed in AST 1, focusing on making higher level decisions in complex avalanche terrain as well as introducing new topics and concepts. New material and concepts introduced include:
Snowpack tests - to assess weak surface layers and persistent weak layers PWL.
Heuristic traps - describes how our risk assessment can be clouded by other factors.
Decision-making - recognition of factors that can increase complexity of decision making.
Companion Rescue - Multiple burial practice and group rescue management
Introduction & identification - introduction and recognition of glacier hazards
This course is designed for skiers or riders who have completed the AST 1 and have confidence in the material learned or a similar prerequisite skill set. It is also required that you:
-are able to efficiently skin travel for 3-4hrs and climb 1000 - 1500m per day
-are able to ski or ride on black-diamond terrain in powder
-have done at least 15 days ski touring since your AST 1
If you are concerned about not having the pre-requisite please contact us and we can discuss a preparation strategy for you in order to achieve this course at a later time within the season.
Phone Call preparation interview with each participant
Customizable itinerary depending on the average skill & fitness of the group
Full Certified ACMG Ski Guide
4 Full days in the backcountry
Lowest guide to guest ratio
What's not Included?
Lift tickets
Backcountry ski or Boarding equipment
Avalanche rescue equipment
Transportation to the mountain
Food/water/tea for the day
Arrive at 8 am at the meeting location with food, water & all equipment and lift pass for the day, you are ready to ski or board with your boots on. We will meet and look at a series of resources that can give us information about what sort of conditions and avalanche conditions to expect in the backcountry. We will make our own forecast of expected conditions based on the data that we have explored.
We will then use the ski resort to access the backcountry. Expect to be in the elements for most of the day and until we re enter the resort. This could be anything from wind & snow to sunshine, be sure to check the day's forecast before leaving home to have an idea of the temperatures and conditions of the day.
Prior to the course, you are required to complete some online learning material.
We will be maximizing our time in complex terrain that is easily accessible. Whistler Blackcomb allows excellent access to this terrain, although we will be dynamic as to where we go, if there is an interesting snowpack in the Duffy we may spend the extra travel, (vehicle & touring) time to check it out.
Day 1-4
8 am - Information gathering & condition assessment session - Whistler
9 am - Depart for the backcountry
Downloadable Ski Touring Equipment List
This is a list that you can consult anytime you go touring, keep in mind that packing light is also critical.
Touring Equipment
Avalanche Hardware
Other essentials
All participants must read, understand, and sign a Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement. Those under the age of 19 years must have a parent or legal guardian co-sign their waiver. Medical conditions that may affect your or other participants’ safety must be declared during the reservation process. The participation of any person in any program at any time is always subject to the discretion of OneLife Adventures and its guides. Please click on the waiver button below to read. An electronic wavier will be sent to you once your booking is complete.
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