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This is a unique opportunity to participate in three days of advanced, highly immersive training in decision making in avalanche terrain in the Roger's Pass / Revelstoke area. A full description of the course and the highly qualified and experienced guide instructors can be found here. Note that this course is not typically available unless arranged for a group like ours.
This is highly recommended for section trip leaders, aspiring leaders and skiers/splitboarders who are looking to build the skills and knowledge to be more active and confident participants in section trips and when out with friends. Active trip leaders and 2023/24 BITS tailgunners can claim their available course subsidy amount to offset the cost. Everyone pays the same $525 (based on six participants) for three field days and evening prep calls before each day.
Before paying, participants will need to fill out a short registration form on the guide instructor website and the link will be provided when you are added to the course. Please send the trip coordinator a summary of your training and ski/split experience, indicating why you want to take the course / what you are hoping to get out of it and highlighting how you meet the following criteria:
- AST Level 2 or CAA Operations Level 1
- Strong ski/snowboard skills (able to ski double black runs at a ski area in variable conditions)
- Good fitness (able to climb 1500m elevation in a day)
- At least 60 days experience ski touring.
Participants are responsible for arranging transportation to/from Revelstoke and for each day's outings and for accommodation in Revelstoke (not Golden) on December 3, 4 and 5. Carpooling and shared accommodation options will be discussed among the group.
If there are fewer than six participants, we will discuss whether to run the course at a higher fee but with more time and opportunities to lead and get coaching feedback. Registrations from other sections may be allowed if we don't have sufficient numbers. A go / no-go decision will be made on September 1, so if you are interested don't delay in signing up.
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