ASI - SIDECOUNTRY

Skiing Ability Level:

Ski Technical Difficulty:

Mountain Skill Rating:

Physical Condition:

Max group size: 4-6

Includes:
Sidecountry Lift Pass & AT skis or splitboard, climbing skins, pack, avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel.

Skiers: Bring your own alpine ski boots and ski poles.
Snowboarders: Bring your own boots.

Operating under Special Use Permit, Tahoe National Forest.

SIDECOUNTRY 1 Day
AT, Telemark or Splitboard

This in-n-out of bounds day combines lift-served access with the thousands of acres of backcountry and untracked snow at Sugar Bowl. We use the right amount of touring with convertible bindings and climbing skins to access even more out-of-bounds terrain.

This is a great opportunity not only to be introduced to the backcountry skiing experience but also to practice the procedures for leaving the ski resort with a tool pack, avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel, choosing terrain to reduce the hazards and tour smoothly and effectively with climbing skins. This is also a perfect way to learn about skiing as a small team with a professional ski guide, just as in big ski mountaineering projects or snowcat or heli-skiing excursions.

The day begins with check-in and gear fitting between 8:30-9:00am. After safety briefing with your guide, you'll begin skiing some of the best terrain at Sugar Bowl. We come in for lunch, then out again for the afternoon until about 3:30pm.

If you don't own AT, telemark skis or a splitboard with skins, we have them for you. Alpine skiers: bring your own alpine boots and we'll click them into state-of-the-art backcountry mountain skis.

Dates:

Apr 17, 2010 (Sat)
Apr 24, 2010 (Sat)

Get a group of 3 together and make your own date!

Skills covered will include:

Interpreting the Avalanche Bulletin
Assessing group members' experience and ability
Planning and preparation for backcountry travel
Ski gear selection
Personal gear items
Avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel
Group gear for the backcountry
Uphill touring technique with climbing skins
Downhill skiing in ungroomed backcountry conditions
Hazard recognition and avoidance
Uphill and downhill travel techniques
Hydration and nutrition
Environmental awareness
Skiing as a small team with a guide

Prerequisites:
This program requires advanced skiing skills for skiers ready to link turns in the fall-line in ungroomed snow conditions. Skiers and riders need to be in good to very good physical condition ready for properly paced uphills with climbing skins.

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