I would recommend this program to other women – most definitely! (Penny Korethoski, Nelson, BC)
Do you enjoy learning in a safe and positive environment?
Do you like to know where the best snow is to be found and how to get there safely?
Do you tend to rely on other members of your party to make decisions while ski touring?
Cold Smoke Guiding Services provide women with the chance to delve into ski touring in a fun and supportive environment. We believe this in an amazing time to make that transition to the backcountry and open up new horizons. If you have been looking for the right moment to take that step to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to build confidence and independence in the backcountry, this is the right program for you.
This first of the Cold Smoke Women's Series is a 4-7 day course designed to help women build confidence and independence in the backcountry through experience.
Courses Include:
- introduction of efficient ski touring and backcountry travel methods
- guidance on sound decision-making tools for safe backcountry travel
- a Level 1 Avalanche Skills Training course (AST 1), recognized by the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA)
- instruction on the latest avalanche rescue methods, safe route-finding, hazard recognition & assessment, terrain evaluation, mountain weather, snow and slope stability tests/analysis
- gifts from our generous sponsors (Black Diamond, Arc Teryx, & the ROAM shop in Nelson, BC)
Upcoming Courses:
TBA
Prerequisites:
Students must be able to carry a backpack up to 30 litres and travel on backcountry skis for up to 6 hours. Intro to backcountry participants should also be strong intermediate skiers with a high level of physical fitness.
Instructors & Group Size
The female instructors/guides are certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, Canadian Avalanche Association, and Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance and are passionate about sharing their love for the mountain environment. Cold Smoke Guiding Services maintains low instructor to student ratios to ensure that individual needs are met. The maximum course size is 12 participants.
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