ASI - Sidecountry Camp

Skiing Ability Level:

Ski Technical Difficulty:

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Physical Condition:

Max group size: 4-6

Includes:
Sidecountry Lift Pass & AT skis or splitboard, climbing skins, pack, avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel. Note: Bring your own alpine ski boots and ski poles.

Operating under Special Use Permit, Tahoe National Forest.

Sidecountry Camp 3 Day
AT, Telemark or Splitboard

This midweek program combines our SIDECOUNTRY, AIARE Avalanche Awareness and Anderson Ridge Tour providing 3 excellent days packed with ASI's tradition of educational ideals and lots of great skiing. We will breakdown and divide the components of our AIARE Avalanche Awareness course into the first 2 days of the camp, along with amazing sidecountry skiing. The third day, we'll apply all skills while experiencing the best skiing we possibly can along the Anderson Ridge.

Combine this course with a stay at The Lodge at Sugar Bowl for a complete Sidecountry Getaway.

Cost: $549
Have your own Lift Pass? Subtract $40
Midweek Lodging from $149

Dates:

Jan 6-8, 2010 (Wed-Fri)

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 at least very good physical condition ready for properly paced uphills with climbing skins.

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