Description

Embark on a thrilling two-day Ski Mountaineering Course that combines the best of skiing and mountaineering. This course is designed to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge required to safely and confidently explore high-alpine terrain while enjoying the exhilaration of downhill skiing.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through a condensed yet comprehensive curriculum covering critical topics such as steep slope ascents and descents, snow and ice techniques, and the proper use of specialized equipment, including skis, skins, ice axes, and crampons. We’ll also introduce you to essential route planning, avalanche safety, snowpack analysis, and mountain weather assessment.

This course integrates practical, real-world experiences into the two-day schedule, allowing you to practice crucial skills like kick-turns and basic crevasse rescue techniques. You’ll also learn the basics of efficient ice climbing and teamwork in mountain environments.

By the end of this two-day Ski Mountaineering Course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to embark on your own ski mountaineering adventures, whether you’re tackling high peaks or seeking out untouched powder. This course is tailored for intermediate to advanced skiers, mountaineers, and outdoor enthusiasts who want to quickly gain the skills needed for winter mountain exploration.

Join us for an action-packed and transformative experience that brings the thrill of skiing and the beauty of the mountains together in just two days. Ski Mountaineering is your ticket to high-altitude adventure, and it all starts right here.

Dates/Price
Course Dates Price Location Course Length Difficulty Rating
Course DatesMarch 23-24, 2024 Price$500 LocationGolden, CO Course Length8:00am to 4:00pm Difficulty Rating5/10
Course DatesApril 13-14, 2024 Price$500 LocationGolden, CO Course Length8:00am to 4:00pm Difficulty Rating5/10
Course DatesMay 18-19, 2024 Price$500 LocationGolden, CO Course Length8:00am to 4:00pm Difficulty Rating5/10
Highlights
  • Comprehensive Training: Learn crucial skills in steep slope skiing, snow and ice techniques, and equipment mastery with skis, skins, ice axes, and crampons.
  • Safety Focus: Gain expertise in route planning, avalanche safety, snowpack analysis, and mountain weather assessment to navigate high-alpine terrain securely.
  • Hands-On Practice: Engage in practical experiences with kick-turns, basic crevasse rescue, efficient ice climbing, and teamwork in mountain settings.
  • Empowerment and Readiness: Acquire the confidence and abilities necessary to venture into ski mountaineering adventures independently, suitable for intermediate to advanced outdoor enthusiasts seeking winter mountain exploration.
Price Includes

Includes:

  • A professionally trained and/or certified AMGA/IFMGA guide or instructor
  • Any needed mountaineering or avalanche safety gear
  • Professional guiding and instruction throughout the entire course
  • Resources to further your climbing and skiing journey

Excludes:

  • Transportation. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from a designated meeting area
  • Gratuity
  • Personal items such as food, clothing, backpack, etc.
  • Entrance fees and parking fees (where necessary)
Topics Covered
  • Ascending and descending steep slopes confidently.
  • Techniques for maneuvering through snow and ice.
  • Effective use of specialized gear like skis, skins, ice axes, and crampons.
  • Essential considerations for planning mountain routes.
  • Avalanche safety measures and snowpack analysis.
  • Understanding and evaluating mountain weather conditions.
  • Hands-on training in ski touring techniques and basic rescue skills.
  • Introduction to efficient ice climbing techniques.
  • Collaborative skills required in mountainous environments.
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