Whistler Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Tour
Full day backcountry ski or snowboard tour off the back of Whistler or Blackcomb Mountains.
- Duration: 8 Hours
Spearhead Traverse
Traverse between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains - 13 glaciers in 3 days all above 2,000 metres! This traverse through the Spearhead and Fitzsimmons Ranges is comparable to the famous “Haute Route” in Europe.
- Duration: 3 Days
Ice Climbing Experience
In this tour, first time climbers will be introduced to the basic climbing techniques and safety practices before giving it a go.
- Duration: 1 Days
Ski Mountaineering Course
A great 2-day introduction to ski mountaineering covering the basics: hazard assessment, route finding, glacier travel, equipment selection and use, snow and ice anchors, ascending and descending techniques, plus lots of powder turns.
- Duration: 2 Days
Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST 1) - Whistler
This two-day industry-leading AST1 course is an introduction to avalanche rescue skills and the principles of safe travel in the backcountry.
- Duration: 2 Days
Winter Crevasse Rescue & Glacier Travel
Winter Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel is a comprehensive 2 day course for backcountry skiers and splitboarders who plan to be in a glacier environment.
- Duration: 32 Hours
Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding
This one-day activity is an excellent introduction to backcountry skiing and snowboarding. No backcountry experience is required however you should be an intermediate skier/rider, confident skiing blue runs in various snow conditions.
- Duration: 1 Days
Mountain Navigation
Our Mountain Navigation course will give you the skills to navigate diverse alpine terrain regardless of conditions.
- Duration: 2 Days
Duffey Lakes Backcountry Ski and Splitboarding Tour
Go further this winter! Explore backcountry skiing in its truest form in the pristine Coast Mountains. Locations across the Coast Mountain Range, tours can be based around Pemberton, Whistler and Squamish.
- Duration: 8 Hours
Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST 1) Snowshoe - Whistler
This 2-day course, specifically designed for snowshoers, involves a mix of theory and practical skills to teach you basic safety knowledge for winter backcountry travel.
- Duration: 48 Hours
Avalanche Skills Training 2 (AST 2) - Split Weekends
A four-day comprehensive, advanced skills avalanche course for non-professionals: a natural progression from the Avalanche Skills Training Level 1. The course dates run over the 2 weekends.
- Duration: 2 Days
Avalanche Skills Training 2 - Split Weekends (Day 3 & 4)
AST2 Weekends course. The course dates run over the 2 weekends. This session is day 3 and 4.
- Duration: 32 Hours
Intermediate – Advanced Ice Climbing Clinic
This course is recommended for ice climbers whose ability level fits between intermediate and advanced.
- Duration: 2 Days
Tantalus Ski Touring - 3 nights 4 days
The Tantalus Range is one of Canada’s premiere alpine destinations. The scenic helicopter ride offers panoramic views of Howe Sound & Garibaldi Mountain, while the quintessential hut provides easy access to exceptional backcountry terrain.
- Duration: 4 Days
Crevasse Rescue Refresher
Practice your crevasse rescue skills with our Crevasse Rescue Refresher course. This one day course reviews the rope skills you previously learned in the full 2 days Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel course.
- Duration: 1 Days
Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST 1) Snowshoe - Squamish
This 2-day course, specifically designed for snowshoers, involves a mix of theory and practical skills to teach you basic safety knowledge for winter backcountry travel.
- Duration: 48 Hours
Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST 1) - Squamish
This two-day industry-leading AST1 course is an introduction to avalanche rescue skills and the principles of safe travel in the backcountry.
- Duration: 2 Days
Avalanche Skills Training 2 (AST 2) - Four days
A four-day comprehensive, advanced skills avalanche course for non-professionals: a natural progression from the Avalanche Skills Training Level 1.
- Duration: 4 Days
Teen Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST 1) - Whistler
This two-day industry-leading AST1 course is an introduction to avalanche rescue skills and the principles of safe travel in the backcountry for teens
- Duration: 2 Days
Women's - Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST 1) - Whistler
This two-day industry-leading AST1 course is an introduction to avalanche rescue skills and the principles of safe travel in the backcountry.
- Duration: 2 Days
Women's - Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding - Whistler
This one-day activity is an excellent introduction to backcountry skiing and snowboarding. No backcountry experience is required however you should be an intermediate skier/rider, confident skiing blue runs in various snow conditions.
- Duration: 1 Days
Kees and Claire Multi-Day Hut Trip
Stop skiing in other people’s tracks and head deep into Whistler’s backcountry! Tour some of the best backcountry the southern Coast Mountains have to offer on this exhilarating overnight trip with a professional ACMG ski guide.
- Duration: 3 Days
Guided Backcountry Clinic
AST 1 + knowledge - Practice with a professional and learn advanced techniques such as multiple burials, group rescue and non transceiver searches.
- Duration: 8 Hours
Backcountry Taster
This one-day activity is an excellent introduction to backcountry skiing and snowboarding. No backcountry experience is required however you should be an intermediate skier/rider, confident skiing blue runs in various snow conditions.
- Duration: 1 Days
Women's Winter Crevasse Rescue & Glacier Travel
Winter Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel is a comprehensive 2 day course for backcountry skiers and splitboarders who plan to be in a glacier environment.
- Duration: 2 Days
Hut Based AST 2
Join us for a 4 days / 3 night AST 2 course for the most comprehensive, advanced skills avalanche course for non-professionals. This course is typically held at Kees & Claire, but other local Huts may be used.
- Duration: 4 Days
Hut Based Private - Avalanche Skills Training 2 (AST 2)
A four-day comprehensive, advanced skills avalanche course for non-professionals: a natural progression from the Avalanche Skills Training Level 1.
- Duration: 4 Days
Avalanche Skills Training 1 Plus (AST 1+) Whistler
This 2-day AST1+ course will introduce you to avalanche rescue skills and the principles of safe travel in the backcountry then an additional day to refine and further develop your backcountry decision-making skills.
- Duration: 2 Days
Women's Avalanche Skills Training 2 (AST 2)
A four-day comprehensive, advanced skills avalanche course for non-professionals: a natural progression from the Avalanche Skills Training Level 1.
- Duration: 4 Days
Women's - Avalanche Skills Training 2 - Split Weekends (Day 3 & 4) - Coast
AST2 Weekends course. The course dates run over the 2 weekends. This session is day 3 and 4.
- Duration: 32 Hours
AST1 Refresher - Whistler
AST1 Refresher - additional field day to hone your skills and recognize backcountry hazards including tree wells, creek beds etc.
- Duration: 1 Days
Women's Spearhead Traverse
Traverse between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains - 13 glaciers in 3 days all above 2,000 metres! This traverse through the Spearhead and Fitzsimmons Ranges is comparable to the famous “Haute Route” in Europe.
- Duration: 3 Days
Women's Ski Mountaineering Course
A great 2-day introduction to ski mountaineering covering the basics: hazard assessment, route finding, glacier travel, equipment selection and use, snow and ice anchors, ascending and descending techniques, plus lots of powder turns.
- Duration: 2 Days
