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BACKCOUNTRY PROGRESSION PROGRAM
We are proud to introduce a course unlike anything else available in the sea to sky corridor! The Backcountry Progression Program is a course designed for the skiers and splitboarders whom are looking to gain mountain skills beyond the scope of the AST1 & AST2. Building upon the skills taught in the AST1 & AST2, the objective of this course is to introduce and practice alpine and mountaineering applications in a skiing and snowboarding environment. The program is taught over six days of field training throughout the winter season!
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Duration: 6 Days
Ratio: 4:1
Prerequisites: AST 2 or equivalent field experience, expert skiers and riders.
Itinerary
Day 0: Classroom 6pm – 9pm
Theory and course planning.
Day 1: Avalanche Skills Refresher
Companion rescue, snow profiles and snowpack review.
Day 2: Crevasse Rescue
Glacier travel, Ski anchors, victim raising systems.
Day 3: Movement Skills
Steep skiing technics, cliff drops, ski lines.
Day 4: Mountaineering Skills
Alpine anchors, Belays, self arrest, rappelling, cutting cornices.
Day 5 & 6: Big Mountain Objective
Planning and executing a big mountain couloir or ski descent in the sea to sky! Breakfast and dinner provided. Students to provide own lunch.
Gear
Backcountry Safety Gear Supplied (inc. Backpack)
Sleeping Bags & Tents Provided if Needed
Gear Rentals via Excess Backcountry:
Ski Crampons
Ice Axe
Harnesses
Glacier Travel Gear
First Aid Kit
Preliminary Dates
Day 0 – TBA
Day 1 – TBA
Day 2 – December 16th
Day 3 – January 18th
Day 4 – February 10th
Day 5 – April 21st
Day 6 – April 22nd
These guys are the best! They teach us so much and they encourage us to push our boundaries. No matter what season...we ski backcountry with them, we sport climb with them, we explore the Tantalus with them and we ice-climb with them! And above all else with have fun with them!
We have skied with Guillaume and his team for more than 10 years. In that time Coast Mountain Guides has introduced us to some of the best back country ski terrain in the world…right in Whistler’s backyard!
I feel 100% safe putting my family's and I's lives in Guillaume's hands. The team is highly skilled and highly talented and know the mountain better than the back of their hands. Lots of fun and lots of excitement!
I am still smiling thinking back to all the amazing views, friendship and fun. On a separate note, meals prepared by Guillaume and CMGs are just next level. From fresh veggies to wine, I have never been so full of amazing food. You can count on me as a repeat customer for many years to come.
Guillaume‘s attention to detail, safety first approach and passion for providing the best service possible, regardless of conditions, has made our client ski day something that everyone looks forward to!