Pre-Learning
We've adopted a blended learning approach to give you the most time in the mountains to maximize the fun and learning factor. You'll complete the theory portion online at your own pace before your course begins—allowing us to spend 100% of our classroom time out in the field, focusing on hands-on, practical skills.
There are no mandatory Zoom meetings, so you can fit the learning into your schedule. The online portion takes about 6 hours and must be completed before your first field day. This format gives you the flexibility to learn when it works for you, while ensuring you're fully prepared to make the most of your time in the mountains.
Day 1 Location: Whitewater Ski Resort*
You’ll spend the day building a solid foundation in backcountry travel: getting familiar with your safety equipment, learning essential companion rescue techniques, and heading out on a short tour to apply what you've learned. The focus is on developing the knowledge and skills needed to plan and execute a basic backcountry ski day while managing risk and making informed decisions.
Day 2 Location: Kootenay Pass*
We expand on your learning from day-one and carry out a full field day in the Kootenay Pass Backcountry. You will put everything we learned on day-one into practice. *Occasionally, weather and road closures do not allow us access to Kootenay Pass.
*Location may change at any time depending on weather and snow conditions
