ASI - Ski Mountaineering Techniques

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Max group size: 6

Includes:
Ski mountaineering pack, avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel, ice axe, boot crampons and harness.

Operating under Special Use Permit, Tahoe National Forest.

Ski Mountaineering Techniques 1 Day
AT, Telemark or Splitboard

This day of training on Donner Pass adds the necessary skills to prepare for longer, more committing high mountain alpine glacial tours like the European Haute Route, Valdez Alaska, Norway by boat and other great Grand Tours.

Skills covered include:

Advanced uphill travel technique
Steep terrain kick turns
Transceiver/rescue practice
Glacier/mountaineering harness and basic kit
Ski anchors
Roped ski lower/rappel
Ski crampons
Basic belays and being short roped on mixed terrain
Practicing glacier skiing scenario

Cost: $225

Dates:

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Prerequisites
At least strong intermediate skiing skills able to handle a variety of snow conditions. At least 2 days of prior backcountry skiing with climbing skins. Very good physical condition.

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