EXPEDITION: KIRKWOOD Intro to Backcountry Touring One & Two Day Programs
One Day Program If you are new to touring or it has just been awhile out Intro to Backcountry Touring Course is a great beginner or refresher course. This is a step up from our Avalanche Terrain Awareness Course. Touring gear is required and you should be a strong intermediate through expert skier or rider. Students should have basic transceiver knowledge as we will be riding in avalanche terrain when conditions permit. We will not be using lift access during this course. The 3 Hour Course Includes:
Cost: $100 Per Person - Discounts available for groups of 6 or more. Scheduled Dates: January 6th and February 23rd Check-in 8:30 Classes start promptly at 9:00 Minimum of 3 and a maximum of 8 individuals per course. Clinics can be scheduled as a Custom Program to meet your time frame midweek or weekends. Complete Itinerary to be emailed upon registration. Two Day Program Have a good start, but want to learn how to piece it all together? It’s definitely within reach—here is the next step. We combine three hours of Classroom before heading out on the hill for our Avalanche Terrain Awareness Course. This all mountain tour is where we will discover just how closely Kirkwood’s terrain mirrors true backcountry. After we come back, we’ll take a quick break before our first real backcountry tour with touring gear. This tour will wind through the meadow; gaining slight elevation to the Bivouac site. The Bivouac site (snow camping) is possibly the most fun of all. Don’t worry, we’ll show you how easy it is to stay warm, dry and well fed. Day one isn’t over just yet; we like to go on an easy nighttime tour before hitting the sleeping bags. Day two is just as packed with information and discovery. Expedition guides will provide basic touring ideas and concepts before allowing our guests to get in front and lead the group. Here guides will provide thoughtful suggestions allowing the student to begin understanding and utilizing the decision making framework that is constant throughout any tour, regardless of difficulty. This two day introduction to backcountry is designed for intermediate through advanced skiing/riding skills. If you can ski/ride chair 6 comfortably—this is for you. Cost: $200 per person with a valid season pass, $235 per person includes a lift ticket Scheduled Dates: February 2nd & 3rd Two Day Intro to Backcountry Course Schedule Day 1 8:30 - 11:30 3 hours of classroom (avalanche type/characteristic, bivouac etc.) 11:30 - 12:00 Lunch 12:00 - 3:30 Avalanche Terrain Awareness Mountain Tour 3:30 - 4:30 Out-fit and gather gear 4:30 - 5:30 tour to Bivouac 5:30 - to completion (bivouac construction; fuel/hydration; night tour) Day 2 7:00—9:00 morning cooking and preparation for the day. 9:00—2:30 Tour. (Clients will guide and be provided feedback by instructor). Cancellation Policy: Outside of 3 days – no charge; within 3 days -$75 cancellation fee Our Demo Center has top of the line alpine and snowboard touring equipment available for rent. 209.258.7547
For more information or to sign up for any of these programs, please contact Expedition HQ at (209) 258 -7360 or email us at expedition@kirkwood.com.
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