• Skiing down a steep snowy face with a blue ski background.
  • Looking back at a guest bootpacking up a steep snowy slope, with a background of snow covered mountains.

Advanced Ski Touring: 2 Day

$500.00 USD
$500.00 USD

Progress Your Backcountry Skiing with Our 2-Day Advanced Ski Touring Course

Experience the thrill of Mount Baker's easily accessible big mountain terrain, renowned for producing some of the worlds best free riders. Our 2-day Advanced Ski Touring course is designed to refine your terrain assessment skills, build confidence with steep skiing technique, and execute expert tours that fulfill your steep powder-riding dreams.

Course Overview

During this 2-day course, Backcountry skiers will focus on cultivating a repeatable approach to advanced ski touring, gradually building your confidence on moderate terrain and snow and take an incremental approach to tackle challenging terrain. You'll get the chance to ski iconic Baker Backcountry lines such Little AK, Diamond Trees, and the Stoneman Couloir.

Rope Skills Introduction

While not the primary focus, we may introduce rope skills for steep skiers, including belayed riding, rappelling, and basic snow anchors. This course complements our 4-Day Ski Mountaineering program, providing a well-rounded skill set that will carry you through the worlds best backcountry.

Join Us for an Unforgettable Adventure

Ready to take your ski touring skills to the next level while exploring Mount Baker's legendary terrain? Book your spot in our 2-day Advanced Ski Touring course today and take your skiing to the next tier!

 

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

  • Line Selection: Choose the best lines for safe and exciting descents.
  • Transitions for Steep Terrain: Master transitions from skinning to bootpacking to downhill skiing.
  • Sluff Management: Learn to manage loose dry avalanches effectively.
  • Boot Packing Couloirs: Improve your technique for boot packing in the steep and deep.
  • Navigating Steep Rollover Descents: Gain confidence identifying landmarks anticipating turn style, and establishing observational movement.
  • Anticipating Snow Changes: Develop the ability to anticipate and adapt to changing snow conditions.

 

Best For

Ideal Participants

  • Skiers with more than 1 year of touring experience
  • Ability to proficiently skin 2,000+ vertical feet per day
  • Comfortably ski 35-degree terrain in various snow conditions
  • AIARE 1 certification preferred
  • Passionate learners who value the full experience beyond just bullet points

 

Cancellation Policy

It is your responsibility to be familiar with our Payment, Cancellation, and Rescheduling Policies. When you book a trip with Guided Exposure, you are agreeing to our policies outlined here:

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