Moderate
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The Details:
By mid February into March AAA offers long weekends that will be spent Ski Touring & Splitboarding some of the Rockies' greatest peaks. With a deeper winter snowpack, this is an excellent time of year to explore the areas around Lake Louise, Field B.C and Highway 93 North.
In previous years the groups have made ascents of Mt Victoria N glacier, Cathedral Peak, Mt Field, Cirque Peak, Crowfoot Mountain and Mt Hector along with countless other classic tours. With long warm spring days and a deep, well-settled snowpack our guides are ready to take you out for great weekend of peak bagging and skiing !
This trip is great for intermediate to advanced backcountry skiers who love skiing and adventure.
Day 1: Meet at the Lake Louise Alpine center, meet and greet & companion rescue review. The objective of this day is to pick a location that will be suitable for the group which will have good access to moderate terrain. The guides will give pointers and tricks for skinning and riding deeper powder. Some options might be Sherbrooke lake, West Nile/Bowview or Victoria glacier zone.
Day 2: Explore Field, Emerald Lake or the Lake Louise zone, all have amazing terrain selection.
Day 3: Check out one of the other amazing zones, if the weather cooperates the goal will be to get up high into the alpine, which may include a glacier tour.
If you have any questions about this program contact the AAA office at [email protected].
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.
$659.98
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- ACMG/IFMGA Certified Mountain Guides
- Pre trip logistics and guest support
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Accommodations, You will need accommodation's in Lake Louise, Banff or Canmore
- Transportation - Check Mountain Park Transportation for shuttle/transportation options
- Food
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 Certified Mountain Guides
- Pre trip logistics and guest support
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