Overnight Ski Touring Weekend
A multi day Ski Touring trip in the backcountry is easier than most people realize. You will be able to ski and splitboard areas that few other people visit, and experience the amazing feelings of a night under the stars in the comfort of your ski camp. In addition to some great skiing and exploring new areas, you will learn how to plan and prepare for a winter overnight trip, route finding skills, avalanche hazard awareness, camp selection and skiing techniques.
Open to backcountry skiers and split-boarders.
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Optional Add-Ons
Avi Kit (2 day) $40.00
Cost Details
- All instruction by Professional Guide/Instructors
- 2 days of direct instruction plus 2 hour prep session
- Use of our 4-season Mountain Tents (if required)
- Instructional manuals (incl. CAA “Avaluator”)
- Avalanche safety rentals available (transceiver, probe, shovel)
Dates
- Jan 11-12, 2025 (* Wed, Jan 8 evening session)
- Feb 15-16, 2025 (* Wed, Feb 12 evening session)
- Mar 8-9, 2025 (* Wed, Mar 5 evening session)
- Mar 29-30, 2025 (* Wed, Mar 26 evening session)
Pre-requisites
Location
- Marriot Basin, off the Duffy Lake Road past Pemberton
- Cerise Creek, also off the Duffy Lake Road
- Elfin Lakes and Diamond Head region in Garibaldi Park, above Squamish
- Singing Pass and the Musical Bumps in Garibaldi Park, behind Whistler Mountain
- Coquihalla Pass, between Hope and Merrit
Itinerary
Equipment
Waivers & Policies
Included in course cost:
Dates for Ski Touring Weekend 2025
All dates marked with an asterisk (*) are evening seminars held on Zoom from 6-8 pm. If you cannot attend these sessions, please notify our office in order to make alternate arrangements to cover the required pre-trip material, including logistics.
Confident strong-intermediate skiing/riding ability or better. No backcountry experience is required, though participants should be in very good physical condition and be comfortable skiing in un-groomed snow conditions. Previous overnight summer backpacking experience is an asset.
Students are responsible for getting to and from the course areas.
The group will meet on the first field day at a pre-arranged location. The actual location of the backcountry tour will be chosen closer to the course dates and is based on snow conditions, weather forecasts and avalanche forecasts. You will receive a Pre-trip package approx. 1 week in advance of the course with more details on the specific destination.
Backcountry destinations for the Ski Touring Weekend course typically include the following:
Our Overnight Weekend Ski Touring course includes an evening session in advance of the two field days. This first 2-hour session provides a chance for everyone to meet one another as well as an overview of the course including equipment selection and review, discussion of the specific location, hazard awareness, menu planning and food prep and logistics planning.
The first field day is spent touring into the backcountry to establish a base camp. Skills covered will include equipment use, route finding, track setting, avalanche safety, weather and snowpack observations, campsite selection, winter camp set-up and backcountry hazard awareness.
After camp is established on Day-1 there is usually time to head out and work on some skiing technique and get some turns in!
Day-2 will provide an opportunity to go for a 3-4 hour tour and work on more skiing technique, route finding, avalanche skills and generally gain more backcountry experience under the guidance of your Instructor.
Participants should plan on returning to the trailhead at approximately 4 pm at the end of Day-2
CWMS Gear List for overnight Ski Touring – Canada West Mountain School Ski Touring Gear List
The Ski Touring course includes a pre-trip planning and preparation class session in advance of the field trip that will cover gear, food prep, and logistics. Each participant will receive a thorough pre-trip planning package in advance of the course as well.
If you have any questions, please contact our office directly at any time to discuss with our staff.
Waiver & Medical Disclosure Forms
Participants on Canada West Mountain School programs must complete the following:
Cancellation & Transfer policy
Review the CWMS cancellation and transfer policy:
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