This 3 day course will teach you the skills necessary to:
- Select & prepare Backcountry ski gear
- Use essential techniques for ‘skinning up’ and ‘skiing down’
- Interpret weather forecasts and understand the risk involved with alpine weather
- Understand avalanche hazards and rescue
- Utilise basic alpine navigation techniques
- Prepare for alpine ski adventures
- Assess hazards in alpine environments
Participants on this course will leave with the skills to confidently and safely head out for day missions into the back country.
Course prerequisites:
- Moderate Fitness
- Previous skiing experience
What’s included:
- Australia’s most experienced adventure guiding & outdoor training specialists – The Australian School of Mountaineering
- Nationally qualified & highly experienced guides
- All technical equipment
- Delicious & nutritious Lunch (Please inform us of any requirements on your booking info)
- All National Parks’ entrance fees
- 15% off in our partner store, Paddy Pallin Katoomba
After we process your booking an information sheet detailing specific equipment and dress requirements will be sent to you.