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The Details:
The Ski & Splitboard beginner tour days are designed to introduce people to the backcountry in the areas surrounding Lake Louise, Kananaskis Country, Highway 93 North & South. If you're new to ski touring & splitboarding or have some experience already this is a great program to get you comfortable in some new areas with a certified guide.
Our guides will give instruction on skinning uphill, powder skiing and splitboarding that will aim to help you achieve your goals while keeping things safe and fun. The program is a perfect progression to our 3 day Rogers Pass Weekend course, and after this one of our Spring Ski Expeditions!
You must be a strong intermediate (BLUE) skier/snowboarder at the ski hills or have some previous touring experience.
This program is a great addition to an AST 1 to cover all the foundations of backcountry ski touring and splitboarding. You will receive a 10% discount if signing up for both the AST 1 & Ski Touring Beginner programs in the same season.
A detailed course package will be emailed 3 days prior to course commencement.
If you have an exceptional experience and would like to leave a tip for your guide, 10-15% is a customary amount. You can pay with cash or contact the AAA office directly to arrange.
- Please read and review our waiver prior to booking.
- Cancellation Insurance is available through the Simpson Group
- All of our guides have undergone training and evaluation by the ACMG, meeting the established criteria of a globally acknowledged professional organization.
$190.00
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- ACMG/IFMGA Mountain or Ski guide
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Accommodations
- Transportation - Check Mountain Park Transportation for shuttle/transportation options
- Avalanche gear, this can be rented for $25.00/ day
GEAR LIST
- Skis, 160 - 185cm mid-fat to fat ski with rocker tip for powder and spring snow
- Splitboard
- Climbing skins
- Ski Poles/ split boarders too
- Ski boots / snowboard boots
- Avalanche beacon with fresh batteries
- Snow shovel
- Avalanche probe
- Daypack, 35-45 L
- Sunglasses and ski goggles
- water bottle
- Sun block & lip cream
- Pocket knife
- Headlamp with fresh batteries
- Small Blister & 1st-Aid Kit
- -7 sleeping bag, if staying in hut or hostel
- Camera
- Personal Toilet Items
- If tour is glaciated:
- Lightweight climbing harness for glacier travel,
- 3 locking carabiners, 2 non locking carabiners
- 2 4-6 m long 6mm cord, 1 sewn sling
Clothing List:
- Polypro underwear (top & bottom)
- Warm pants (nylon blend, insulated or fleece)
- Warm shirts (not cotton)
- Medium weight fleece sweater
- Fleece Jacket
- Light insulated jacket or vest
- Waterproof jacket with hood (Gore-Tex or nylon)
- Waterproof pants (Gore-Tex or nylon, with side zippers)
- Socks x 2
- Wool or fleece hat
- Waterproof ski gloves or mitts
- Neck tube / balaclava
- Sunhat
- Casual clothing to wear in the hut, t-shirt
- ACMG/IFMGA Mountain or Ski guide
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At Alpine Air, we strive to give each of our clients a memorable and amazing experience. We do our best to help accommodate any specific needs. Contact us for special inquiries, customized trips and group adventures!
