Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding | Whistler

📍 Whistler, Canada

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Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding | Whistler

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DurationFull-day

FitnessModerate

CancellationFree cancellation 48h before start time

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Overview

Want to try exploring the backcountry? Spend the day with our professional guide while learning a variety of skills and techniques for safe, efficient travel through the mountains. Among the many skills to which you will be introduced are basic avalanche rescue, terrain analysis, track setting, uphill and downhill skiing technique, route finding, tree skiing and trip planning. Participants must be comfortable and confident in intermediate terrain [blue runs] in a variety of snow conditions.

What you will be doing

Safety briefing

The guide will get everyone to sign a waiver and perform a gear check before a trip briefing on safety and the day's objectives.

Take Whistler or Blackcomb Lifts to start the day

Ski instructions

The day will finish at approximately 16:30 with a debrief.

The guide will also suggest what to do next to further your backcountry knowledge and abilities.

Things to know

AccessibilityNot suited for wheelchair users | Not suited for children | Not suited for pregnant people

Fitness levelModerate

Tour languageEnglish

Licence requiredNone

MSAA Loyalty Program: Following the AST-1 Course all students will be added to the MSAA loyalty program. All students will receive a 10% discount on any future course with MSAA. Following the AST-1 Course we recommend all students take the AST-2 course within the next 1-2 seasons.
Lift Ticket: If you do NOT currently possess a valid Whistler Blackcomb lift ticket (Seasons Pass, Spirit Pass, Edge Card, Epic Pass, etc.), you may buy a Lift Ticket through our office at checkout.
All Courses subject to a minimum number of participants. 48 hour notice will be given if the minimum number has not been reached.
Minimum age is 16
Season is Nov - Apr
Prerequisites: Average Fitness & Intermediate Skier
Groups can expect 2 - 4 runs for the day, depending on ability and fitness level
Avalanche safety equipment is not included (transceiver, shovel, probe)
Touring skis/splitboard required.
Geared for skiers and snowboarders who are ready to step beyond the resort but have little or no backcountry experience.

Inclusions and Exclusions

✅ Included

Instructor
Skiing equipment

❌ Not included

Snack
Water
Pick up and drop off transport
Gratuities

Where we'll meet

Meet up/Pick up location: Whistler, BC V8E, Canada

Instruction: Meeting point will be confirmed upon booking completion.

ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.

You will be able to select payment currency and enter any promo and gift card code at checkout. Our typical response time to confirm the booking is within 4 hours. You will not be charged until the booking is confirmed.