backcountry Skills Program

Receive a 10% discount if you have taken our AST 1 course already (please email us for the Promo Code). You can also get a 10% discount if you take this course and then sign up for our AST 2 program!

**Current Availability: All courses complete for 2024-25 season

For AST 1 & 2 Courses: Avalanche Skills Training

More dates will appear as we receive requests, so please email with a date preference if the above dates don’t work for you.

You’ve taken an AST 1 course now, but what’s next? Perhaps you want to take an AST 2 course but need to gain some more experience first? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Join CAA Level II-certified and ACMG guide Sean Prockter as you spend two days in the backcountry learning a variety of important skills to safely navigate in avalanche terrain.

Day 1: The first day we will focus on building off of the skills introduced in the AST 1 course. Some of the topics covered are:

  • Applying weather and the Avalanche Bulletin to the terrain we visit

  • Using both formal and informal tests to enhance decision-making in the field

  • Uphill and downhill track setting techniques for efficient travel through avalanche terrain

Day 2: The second day will take us to a different location where you’ll have the chance to apply some of the skills discussed on Day 1. Everyone will have an opportunity to lead, gaining feedback along the way.

rates:

$349 + GST / person

**Minimum of 3 people required**


powder ski program

**NO Availability for 2024-25 season**

 Looking to become a better backcountry skier? We have put together an amazing ski program you won’t want to miss.

Day 1: This is a 3-hr powder ski lesson with a Level III ski instructor at Marmot Basin. You will develop skills at the hill that you will then apply to backcountry skiing the next day.

Day 2: Join your Level III Instructor as well as Level II ski instructor and ACMG guide Sean Prockter for a day of backcountry skiing. You will continue to work on the skills developed at the ski hill while also learning about safe travel in avalanche terrain.

rates:

$349/person (includes taxes)

**Minimum of 3 people required**