AVALANCHE COURSES

If you wish to make your living in the snowy mountains, here is your chance to get your foot in the door. The famous CAA Level I is being offered at the Burnie Glacier Chalet for the fourth year, right here in the north. And did you know that getting to Smithers is just an hour and a half from Vancouver? Register at the CAA website

Tempted by the big lines and adventure of backcountry skiing? Intimidated by all the stories of avalanches, crevasses and storms? Find out what it’s all about with the security of a certified guide. The course contains a CAA sanctioned AST course, but trains all aspects of ski mountaineering.
$1,965 per person.
Status: 11 spaces open.

Personal forecasting course for advanced ski mountaineers in a guide’s course format. Contains an AST II course. Focus on finding and using the right information and on decision making.
$1,965 per person.
Status: 11 spaces open.