Intro to Ski Touring

Do you want to discover what all the hype is about?

Is it really that much better out of bounds?

We want to take you into the Backcountry and experience the wonders of Ski touring and Splitboarding.

Come learn the fundamentals with one of our guides and start your journey into the mountains and Backcountry powder shredding.

Start Touring With Us!

Is it really that much better out of bounds?

Learning how to go ski touring seems simple enough but once you start looking into everything involved it can feel overwhelming.

We at AAA understand the importance of a strong foundation and having a good time. We really believe in providing a safe and fun learning experience where you can get coached on all the equipment, techniques, guide tricks and some of the basic avalanche skills.

We really want you to walk away stoked and excited for your next backcountry experience.

Course Details

Logistics

Expect a Logistics package after paying for your tour including meeting place, guide info and policies.

Here is an example of where we will meet.

We will meet the morning of your tour at either:

La Baguette in Revelstoke
Jitas Cafe Golden
Laggans Cafe Lake Louise

We will do waivers, look over equipment and talk about the day. We usually use the ski lift to access sidecountry terrain the first day so as to spend more time in the alpine and make skiing more accessible.

Difficulty

You need to be and Intermediate skier in bounds before taking it to the Backcountry. There are always a variety of conditions and terrain in any Backcountry day and we must be strong enough to travel and ski through.

There is no minimum fitness level as we want to make it fun and can accommodate the elite athlete to the weekend warrior fresh from a desk job.

We always try to make it as easy as possible for beginners to maximize fun and learning and minimize stress.

Equipment

Standard Backcountry Equipment List
Essential Items

BackPack 25-30L *
Transceiver *
Probe *
Shovel *
Lunch/Snacks Water/Small Thermos
Sunglasses
Goggles

Non Essential Items. Recommended

Watch
Headlamp
Multi Tool
Repair Kit (duct tape, bailing wire, zip ties, binding parts)
Snow Observation kit (folding ruler, crystal screen, loupe, thermometer, compass)
Altimeter
Small First Aid Kit
Helmet

Splitboarding, Ski Touring Set-up or Snow Shoes

Touring Bindings *
Poles (adjustable) *
Snowboard Boots/Touring Boots Skins *

Apparel

Light Weight Base Layer Top and Bottoms
Mid Layer top ( soft shell preferable, wind breaker, vest, fleece, or flannel)
Warm Puffy Jacket (down or synthetic insulation) Warm Gloves for riding/Thin gloves for touring Warm Hat
Ski/snowboard socks
Gore-Tex Pants
Gore-Tex Jacket

* If you don’t have any of these things and need rentals, please try one of these partner shops:

Golden: https://highergroundsports.ca
Revelstoke: https://www.revelstokepowderrentals.com
Lake Louise: https://www.wmsll.com

Environment

The mountains in winter can be pleasant and comfortable or harsh and inhospitable and everything in between. We generally do our intro days close to resorts with amenities or in Backcountry locations with easy access in and out to make it easier. We require everyone to show up with appropriate gear and clothing though as conditions can change fast and its important to stay warm and prepared.

Conditions can range from -15°C to plus 2°C, Sunny and clear to snowing hard and low light. Locations can be in open alpine to tree skiing weather dependent.