backcountry skiing
backcountry skiing
backcountry skiing
Backcountry Skiing
backcountry skiing

Weekend Warrior Ski Touring; January 4-5th and 25-26th, 2020

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Weekend Warrior Ski Touring

These weekends are designed to introduce people to the backcountry in the areas surrounding Lake Louise, Kananaskis Country, Highway 93 South and Highway 93 North. If you are new to ski touring or have some experience and are looking to get introduced to some new areas, the weekend warrior program will suit you.

The Alpine Air guides will give instruction on powder skiing, ski touring efficiency, and achieving your goals while keeping things safe and fun. The program is perfect to progress you to the Powder Warrior program, and then one of our Spring Ski Expeditions!

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$245.00

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • ACMG/IFMGA Mountain or Ski guide

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

  • Accommodations
  • Transportation

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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