Routefinding and Reading Terrain

Clinic Date: Sunday March 7, 2010 - All Day

Spaces Remaining: 0 / Capacity: 10

Ability Level:  Intermediate/Advanced (Ability Assessment)

Clinic Codes: 312BC - 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: The basis for route finding is the ability to read terrain and understand its implications. This foundation can then be used to safely and efficiently travel through the mountains in a winter environment. Reading terrain and route finding is a core and essential skill for all backcountry skiers. The Whitewater area has excellent terrain for this, complicated and rugged. Spend the day touring with guides who have years of experience and knowledge in the winter backcountry. You should be a strong intermediate skier with some experience skiing ungroomed backcountry conditions.

* 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!).