SKI GUIDE TRAINING- SKI MOUNTAINEERING school for aspiring ski guides

ESSENTIAL SKI MOUNTAINEERING SKILLS FOR THE BACKCOUNTRY SKIER OR ANYONE WORKING OR PLAYING OUTSIDE CONTROLLED SKI TERRAIN.

THINKING OF A CAREER AS A SKI GUIDE? OR, , WANTING TO FEEL MORE CONFIDENT LEADING IN THE BACKCOUNTRY? If so, we have a program for you.

This one-week introduction to ski guide training program will help you acquire experience, skills and exposure that you will need to begin a career in one of the fastest growing adventure tourism sectors. Or for your personal knowledge to feel more comfortable traveling in the backcountry in snow terrain. Learn skills for ski mountaineering, top roping, rescue scenarios, ski touring, heli ski guiding, cat ski guiding, terrain and group management and more.

This initiative was inspired by a growing demand for ski guides due in part to the expansion of existing Heli-Ski, Cat Ski and Backcountry Operators and due to new operators rapidly opening in Canada's backcountry. Join us in this exciting career in the outdoors!

INTRODUCTION:

This course is structured according to the criteria by which ski guide candidates are assessed. In conjunction with training an experience it provides a tool kit by which to solve problems encountered in ski guiding. The profession of guiding involves decision making and application of techniques in circumstances where the number of variables and combination of factors produce an infinite number of potential scenarios. There are seldom “right” or “wrong” answers in guiding. Participants must be prepared to modify techniques, change approach, and make judgments based on what is required, to the best of their knowledge, at a given time and place. This course is designed to help with this and more.

COURSE DATE: March 2 to 8, 2008'

WHERE: The heart of the industry- Nelson, B.C.'s secret stash.

COSTS: $1800CA

INCLUDES: Curriculum, 10 hours classroom lecture-remaining 6 days in the field. Program completion certificate, AST2 certificate, course handouts and manual, dinner in the field. Peak Freaks Base Camp CHALET accommodation.

BOOKING: Acceptance of this program is subject to the signing of a Terms and Conditions of joining a Peak Freak Expeditions program and a release waiver form.

DEPOSIT: $500.00CA is required to hold your spot. Course minimum is 4 participants and maximum is 6.

FINAL PAYMENT: Feb.1, 2008

PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR: TIM RIPPEL

INCLUDES COMPLETION CERTIFICATE, AST 2 CERTIFICATE, COURSE HANDOUTS AND MANUAL.

For full details on curriculum, gear lists and full course logistics please contact us directly.