Intro to Backcountry Skiing

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Intro to Backcountry Skiing is a trip aimed at people who can ski already who want to get into backcountry skiing and tent camping. Participants should ski well enough that they will be able to descend through forest with a pack on without hitting trees, but they do not have to look remotely good while doing it (this is called Survival Skiing). The trip is a one night excursion to an area with simple terrain and no hut. Participants stay in tents and cook in a snow kitchen, while getting some advice on travelling in the backcountry and winter camping from the more experienced trip leaders.

Past locations have included

  • Needle Peak, Coquihalla

The location for Intro to Backcountry Skiing 2006 will be Caspar Creek, Duffey Lake area. The trip will be open to 3-4 experienced people and 8-10 inexperienced people.

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