PRE-SALE PRICE 10% DISCOUNT - Valid until December 24. Les Chèvres and Extremely Canadian are teaming up to offer a hut based all-women AST 2 Course ! Join us at Kees and Claire’s Hut in a supportive, female-led environment to elevate your backcountry skills, ask questions freely, and learn with like-minded women. course will be given in English.
Spend 4 days, 3 nights in a comfortable hut and get immersed in the mountain environment. Venturing into the backcountry can be intimidating, but you're not alone. With Les Chèvres, we cultivate a nurturing environment where learning is a shared journey. Here, every question is a step towards mastery, and there's zero pressure—only pure passion and camaraderie. Come, unlock the secrets of the mountains with us and share unforgettable snowy memories!
Payment can be made in two instalments. Contact us at info@leschevresdemontagne.com
Course details
Duration: 2 preparatory sessions in ZOOM + 4 days in the field at the Kees and Claire refuge
What can we expect?
Immerse yourself in the world of avalanches: Spend 4 days and 3 nights in a comfortable refuge and immerse yourself in the mountain environment.
Never be afraid to ask questions: Practice your skills without any pressure to perform with a gang of girls, in a fun-filled environment.
Master the terrain and the snowpack: Learn terrain analysis, understand the snowpack in depth and explore advanced rescue techniques.
Build your safety plan: Learn to design a clear safety plan tailored for the backcountry, helping you navigate confidently and stay safe.
Simplify your decisions: Practice and strengthen your decision-making process that make choosing your next line both safe and fun.
This course is for you if:
INCLUSIONS
EXCLUSIONS
No refunds, see cancellation policy.
LOCATION
Whistler Blackcomb
Meeting point: on the terrace of Carleton Lodge in the main village between the gondolas
SCHEDULE
Preparatory Zoom session - Dates to come in February and March - Recording will be available.
Field training - March 10 to 13
8:00 - Meet your guide, define your objectives and discuss the plan
4 days at the Kees and Claire refuge
MATERIALS
Avalanche safety equipment
Clothing
Equipment for the hut
Skill level: Advanced intermediate to expert skier or snowboarder with touring experience
Level of effort: 3-5+ hours of hiking