As backcountry skiers and snowboarders we inevitably start to want to venture into more adventurous terrain and eye up objectives that require more "mountaineering" type skills to manage more technical terrain safely and effectively. This one day course in the Mount Washington backcountry gives an introduction to a wide range of mountaineering skills applicable in a backcountry skiing/riding...

Mount Cain offers some of the quickest access to excellent backcountry skiing on Vancouver Island. Epic north island powder, stunning mountain scenery and the friendly culture of Mount Cain will ensure an unforgettable day. Seek out the best lines the area has to offer under the wing of an ACMG-Ski Guide.

Taking the step from AST1 to touring in the backcountry can be daunting. AST+ bridges the gap from theory to practice as students move towards planning and executing personal trips in backcountry terrain. Delivered over one evening and a field day, AST+ provides a structured pre-trip planning session, followed by a practical day in the field. Students will gain knowledge about local terrain,...

As our adventures lure us into more complex avalanche terrain, it’s important to delve deeper into snow science and move beyond the internalized rule-based models learned in AST1. Avalanche Skills Training Level 2, an intermediate level course, provides the observational and practical tools to incorporate the experiential decision-making processes necessary for more nuanced terrain. Over the...