Being able to quickly move through complex terrain while ski mountaineering often comes down to ability to use the rope efficiently with a variety of transitions. Arriving at a ridge crest, you may need to build a quick ski belay to scout the cornice, then establish a fixed anchor to rappel over the edge and into the line. The rope is stowed quickly while skiing the first pitch, then pulled back out for another rappel mid-line after building an anchor using a horn and piton. All of this is done with limited equipment on the harness and with a solid understanding of a few knots and other tools.

This half-day session will review all of these rope skills that get a little fuzzy in the summertime.

Ground School

• Nov 28 & Dec 5

• Squamish based

• 6:1 ratio

• 95$

• Evening class!

Dryland review of rope skills for ski mountaineering - ideal for the skier with less of a climbing background

• Choosing technical tools for ski mountaineering (ropes, anchor kit, rappel kit, harness, etc...)

• Critical knots for ski mountaineering

• Establishing quick vs. permanent anchors for accessing technical lines

• Rigging for lowers and rappels

• Mid-line anchors

What Do I Need?

• Advanced skiing skills

• Ast 1

• Backcountry skiing set up

• Basic glacier kit

Dates and prices?

• $350 pp at a 6:1 student to guide ratio.

• Custom dates are available.