Backcountry Basics

Clinic Date: Sunday March 7, 2010 - All Day

Spaces Remaining: 8 / Capacity: 10

Ability Level:  Intermediate (Ability Assessment)

Clinic Codes: 308BC - Out of Bounds Clinic

All out of bounds clinics require safety gear (shovel, probe, and beacon). In addition, skins and a day pack with lunch and liquid will be needed as all out of bound clinics will run all day. Unless otherwise indicated, all out of bounds clinics are open to free heel, fixed heel, and boards, based on ability level. The tours will be out for the day so be fit and ready to climb and ski!

Clinic Description: For those who have wanted to go backcountry skiing but have limited backcountry experience and/or are unsure where to start, this is the clinic for you. Learn the basics of travel, both going up and coming down, as well as how to read and move through mountain terrain. While one tour cannot teach you all you need to learn as a backcountry skier, it can give you a taste of the pleasures of touring and point you in the direction of what you need to know and the skills involved.

* Includes Lift Ticket - if you are a season pass holder you can get a refund at the Whitewater office *

General Clinic Information:On Sunday the bulk of the in area clinics will run all day, rather then ½ day. This gives students and instructors more time to work together and gives the day a more relaxed pace (after Saturday night this might be a good thing!).