Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Riding Weekend

Do you dream of leaving the ski resort crowds behind to explore endless terrain and fresh powder in the Canadian Rockies backcountry? If you are an intermediate skier who is confident navigating variable and off-piste terrain at the resort then this is the course for you. Join us for a weekend of foundation-level instruction on the essential skills for backcountry skiing, including climbing efficiently with skins, basic companion rescue, and track setting, with a second day tour to put your new skills to use and enjoy some great powder turns.

Prerequisites: none.

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Dec 2025
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Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Riding Weekend - December 13-14
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Dec 2025
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Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Riding Weekend - December 20-21
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Jan 2026
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Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Riding Weekend - January 10-11
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Jan 2026
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Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Riding Weekend - January 24-25
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Feb 2026
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Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Riding Weekend - February 14-15
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Feb 2026
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Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Riding Weekend - February 28 - March 1
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Mar 2026
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15
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Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Riding Weekend - March 14-15
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Mar 2026
28
Mar 2026
29
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Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Riding Weekend - March 28-29
W26OSTA215
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