Avalanche awareness for backcountry skiers

Originally published at: Avalanche awareness for backcountry skiers – Alpine Club of Canada Vancouver Island Section

A day tour in the Mt Washington area to review and discuss equipment, route finding, track setting and using terrain to manage avalanche hazard. If you’ve taken an AST1 course but haven’t been out in the mountains much or would like to refresh your skills before the seasons starts, then this clinic may be for you.

Prerequisites are completion of an AST1 course and some ski touring experience.

December 13th at Mt. Washington.

Max # of participants 6.

Contact Doug at joethedog@telus.net to sign up.