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Ski Mountaineering Intro: Mastering the Basics - 1 day
Prepare for an exhilarating fusion of backcountry skiing and mountaineering that transcends boundaries. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques of ski mountaineering.
Skills-based course for those looking to take the next step.
Course Highlights
Potential topics may include:
Tools: learn about the tools (ax, crampons, rope) used in mountaineers and how they work with your skiing to be in the more challenging terrain
Transitions: understand how transitions are more important than on less advanced terrain, and the awareness of such is important
Rope: Discuss and learn basics of rope skills to be used while traveling both on skis and on your feet.
Avalanche awareness: discuss how the more advanced terrain of ski mountaineers will put you into potential avalanche terrain and how you need to be aware of what that means for you and your party.
Ability Level
Participants looking to take this course should have previous backcountry skiing/snowboarding experience and feel comfortable making controlled turns on steep and/or gladed terrain in variable conditions. You should feel comfortable being outside in the mountains for 6-8 hours with enough physical ability to travel uphill with a pack for 4+ miles (with enough energy leftover for downhill travel and possibly checking out multiple locations).
Avalanche Safety Equipment
This course may travel in or approach avalanche terrain, and avalanche safety equipment (transceiver, probe, shovel) is required for participation.
Ratio
This course has a 4:1 ratio of participants per guide. The course cost is higher compared to intro/intermediate courses due to the lower ratio.
Prerequisites
Advanced resort skier/rider, very comfortable on black diamonds in varying conditions. Minimum of one or two seasons of backcountry experience. Experience with an avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel.
Gear
Technical gear such as crampons, ice axes, harnesses, and ropes will be used for this course. Synnott Mountain Guides will provide ropes and other protection/anchor equipment, but participants are encouraged to bring their own crampons, ice axes, and harnesses (w/ a belay device and a couple of locking carabiners)
Please reference our gear list for requirements. With all advanced courses if you have your own boot crampons and ice axes, please bring them. Local rentals are available from White Mountain Ski Co. If you can not provide the required gear please reach out to us to see if we can make arrangements.
Prepare for an exhilarating fusion of backcountry skiing and mountaineering that transcends boundaries. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques of ski mountaineering.
Skills-based course for those looking to take the next step.
Course Highlights
Potential topics may include:
Tools: learn about the tools (ax, crampons, rope) used in mountaineers and how they work with your skiing to be in the more challenging terrain
Transitions: understand how transitions are more important than on less advanced terrain, and the awareness of such is important
Rope: Discuss and learn basics of rope skills to be used while traveling both on skis and on your feet.
Avalanche awareness: discuss how the more advanced terrain of ski mountaineers will put you into potential avalanche terrain and how you need to be aware of what that means for you and your party.
Ability Level
Participants looking to take this course should have previous backcountry skiing/snowboarding experience and feel comfortable making controlled turns on steep and/or gladed terrain in variable conditions. You should feel comfortable being outside in the mountains for 6-8 hours with enough physical ability to travel uphill with a pack for 4+ miles (with enough energy leftover for downhill travel and possibly checking out multiple locations).
Avalanche Safety Equipment
This course may travel in or approach avalanche terrain, and avalanche safety equipment (transceiver, probe, shovel) is required for participation.
Ratio
This course has a 4:1 ratio of participants per guide. The course cost is higher compared to intro/intermediate courses due to the lower ratio.
Prerequisites
Advanced resort skier/rider, very comfortable on black diamonds in varying conditions. Minimum of one or two seasons of backcountry experience. Experience with an avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel.
Gear
Technical gear such as crampons, ice axes, harnesses, and ropes will be used for this course. Synnott Mountain Guides will provide ropes and other protection/anchor equipment, but participants are encouraged to bring their own crampons, ice axes, and harnesses (w/ a belay device and a couple of locking carabiners)
Please reference our gear list for requirements. With all advanced courses if you have your own boot crampons and ice axes, please bring them. Local rentals are available from White Mountain Ski Co. If you can not provide the required gear please reach out to us to see if we can make arrangements.