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Introduction to Backcountry Skiing / Riding in Banff, Canada
Introduction to Backcountry Skiing / Riding in Banff, Canada
Introduction to Backcountry Skiing / Riding

Introduction to Backcountry Skiing / Riding in Banff, Canada

By Alpine Air Adventures
4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$245 per adult
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  • 8h
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Overview

Our guides are locals and have a vast wealth of experience skiing in the Canadian Rockies. They are certified by the ACMG & IFMGA to the highest possible standards in the industry.

This programme is aimed at helping strong resort skiers to take their first steps into backcountry skiing.

Activity location

  • 229 Bear St
    • 229 Bear Street
    • T1L 1C3, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 229 Bear St
    • 229 Bear Street
    • T1L 1C3, Banff, Alberta, Canada

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Introduction to Backcountry Skiing / Riding in Banff, Canada
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Our guides are locals and have a vast wealth of experience skiing in the Canadian Rockies. They are certified by the ACMG & IFMGA to the highest possible standards in the industry.

This programme is aimed at helping strong resort skiers to take their first steps into backcountry skiing.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$244.74 x 1 AdultAU$244.74
Total
Price is AU$244.74

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAvalanche equipment (beacon, shovel, probe) available if necessary - $20/person rental fee applies
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSki Touring Equipment

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for those with no skiing experience

Activity itinerary

Have you ever wanted to take that next step to skiing / riding in the backcountry and felt some apprehension? Your fear of the unknown mountain environment is a very healthy fear, but with some instruction and guidance from a professional, the unknown will start to make sense. During this programme, we will go to a backcountry area close to Banff and you will learn the basic skills necessary to be successful while backcountry skiing / riding. This is the perfect course to take in addition to an AST 1 (Avalanche Skills Training) course, which teaches how to identify and manage avalanche hazard in the backcountry. The skills covered include: - Using your backcountry skiing / riding gear - Route finding - Applied decision making in avalanche terrain

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES229 Bear St
    • 229 Bear Street
    • T1L 1C3, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE229 Bear St
    • 229 Bear Street
    • T1L 1C3, Banff, Alberta, Canada

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