Introduction to Ski Touring – Multi-Day Skills

Are an experienced resort skier? Then our Introduction to Ski Touring Multi-Day course is the next step for you!

Participants on this course will leave with the skills to confidently and safely head out for multi day missions into the back country.

This 5 day course will teach you the skills necessary to:

• Select & prepare back country 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 Advanced alpine navigation techniques
• Prepare for alpine ski adventures
• Assess hazards in alpine environments
• Ski with a heavy pack
• Camp in alpine conditions
• Build improvised snow shelters

Participants on this course will leave with the skills to confidently and safely head out for multi day missions into the back country.

Course prerequisites:

• Must be physically fit, free of injury and be able to carry heavy packs for an extended period
• Have proven resort or off piste skiing experience and be fully competent
• Be over the age of 18
• Regularly participate in outdoor recreation activities and be able to source the mandatory personal equipment required for this course

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 (except ski’s and ski-hire)
• Delicious & nutritious meals (Please inform us of any requirements on your booking info)
• All National Parks’ entrance fees
• 20% off in our partner store, Paddy Pallin Katoomba