Trillium Alpine Guides is partnering with Mountain Shop to offer free rental equipment for every participant who signs up for this Intro to Backcountry course, giving you access to high quality touring gear for the entire day at no extra cost.
Mountain Shop will provide each participant with a free rental package that includes:
Backcountry skis or a splitboard
Skins
Boots
Poles
Beacon, probe, and shovel
Each participant must pick up their free rental package from Mountain Shop the day before the course, January 7th, and return their rental gear the day after the course, January 9th. If you would like to pick up your rentals earlier or return them later, you are welcome to do so, but an additional rental fee will apply.
Intro to Backcountry is our entry level program for skiers and riders who have solid resort experience and want to explore beyond the ski area. This day is designed to give you the skills and confidence to begin traveling in simple backcountry terrain with good habits and strong fundamentals.
The focus of the course is learning how to prepare for a backcountry day, travel efficiently, use your equipment, and move through the landscape with awareness and good decision making. Our guides create a supportive learning environment with plenty of practice and coaching throughout the day.
Basic use of avalanche safety equipment
Partner avalanche rescue
Skinning techniques for efficient uphill travel
Uphill turns and kick turns
Smooth and efficient transitions
Descending in variable snow and natural terrain
Communication and group travel
Hazard identification and terrain management
Backcountry self care and energy management
After completing this course, we recommend that participants take their new skills into simple terrain without avalanche hazard. We will help you identify suitable practice zones. When you are ready to build on your skills and dive deeper into terrain, snowpack, and decision making, join us for Level II Decision Making for Avalanche Terrain.
Join us for a full day of learning, discovery, and your first steps beyond the resort.
Trillium Alpine Guides is partnering with Mountain Shop to offer free rental equipment for every participant who signs up for this Intro to Backcountry course, giving you access to high quality touring gear for the entire day at no extra cost.
Mountain Shop will provide each participant with a free rental package that includes:
Backcountry skis or a splitboard
Skins
Boots
Poles
Beacon, probe, and shovel
Each participant must pick up their free rental package from Mountain Shop the day before the course, January 7th, and return their rental gear the day after the course, January 9th. If you would like to pick up your rentals earlier or return them later, you are welcome to do so, but an additional rental fee will apply.
Intro to Backcountry is our entry level program for skiers and riders who have solid resort experience and want to explore beyond the ski area. This day is designed to give you the skills and confidence to begin traveling in simple backcountry terrain with good habits and strong fundamentals.
The focus of the course is learning how to prepare for a backcountry day, travel efficiently, use your equipment, and move through the landscape with awareness and good decision making. Our guides create a supportive learning environment with plenty of practice and coaching throughout the day.
Basic use of avalanche safety equipment
Partner avalanche rescue
Skinning techniques for efficient uphill travel
Uphill turns and kick turns
Smooth and efficient transitions
Descending in variable snow and natural terrain
Communication and group travel
Hazard identification and terrain management
Backcountry self care and energy management
After completing this course, we recommend that participants take their new skills into simple terrain without avalanche hazard. We will help you identify suitable practice zones. When you are ready to build on your skills and dive deeper into terrain, snowpack, and decision making, join us for Level II Decision Making for Avalanche Terrain.
Join us for a full day of learning, discovery, and your first steps beyond the resort.
