Please note that the Adventurous and Daring member discount cannot be applied to travel events.

TO REGISTER

• Send your request to info@leschevresdemontagne.com with VOYAGE SKI OUEST CANADIEN in the subject line
• Enter the following information in your e-mail:
  • Your full name
  • Your telephone number
  • A brief summary of your skiing/snowboarding and off-piste experience
• Price is $5076 + taxes (5% GST)
  • For 10 or more participants, the price drops to $4,784 + tax
  • If you don't get to 10 participants for the preferential price, you can give up your place.
• To confirm the start, we must have at least 6 participants - DEADLINE to confirm the start is Friday, December 20, 2024.
• You'll need to make a $500 deposit with Windigo to reserve your place.
  • If the trip is not confirmed, or if you wish to withdraw because the reduced fare has not been reached, your deposit will be refunded.

Go ahead and sign up so we can confirm the start!

SCHEDULE - February 21 to March 2
Day 1: Arrival in Vancouver and comfortable transfer to Whistler ski resort. The adventure begins!

Day 2: Ski at Whistler Blackcomb for the day, with a full pass to make the most of these exceptional slopes. An opportunity to test your ski equipment. 

Day 3: Backcountry skiing with CSA 1 training
We combine the action of backcountry skiing with CSA 1 avalanche safety training. Guided by a team of experienced instructors, you'll learn to recognize avalanche terrain, understand avalanche forecasts, plan your excursions and perform an autonomous rescue.

Days 4-5-6: Kees and Claire Hut with CSA 2 training
Depart for Kees and Clair Hut for the next three nights, the ideal place to deepen your avalanche safety knowledge with CSA 2 training. You'll further develop your skills and gain confidence in avalanche risk assessment. Whether on the Musical Bumps, Cowboy Ridge or Overlord, the playground is large and varied, offering you a great canvas on which to make your tracks. 

Day 7: Skiing and relaxing at the Scandinavian Spa (optional)
Half a day's skiing, followed by a free end to the day which you can spend relaxing in the Scandinavian Spa baths, or exploring the village. We drive to Pemberton at the end of the day for the next two nights.

Days 8-9: Skiing the Duffey Lake Road
You'll have the opportunity to explore the superb Duffey Lake Road. While enjoying breathtaking scenery, you'll perfect your skiing skills in this true paradise for mountain ski enthusiasts. A wild and enchanting place, a must for all winter sports and mountain enthusiasts. At the end of the second day, we'll head back to Vancouver for our last night in town before departure. 

Day 10: Return to Vancouver
The trip draws to a close with the return to Vancouver. We'll provide transfers from Whistler to Vancouver for your return flight.

MATERIALS

• You must have your own ski equipment
• All participants are required to carry rescue equipment: shovel, probe and avalanche beacon.
• You can bring your own equipment or rent it.
  • A 30% discount will be offered on equipment rentals (rescue and ski equipment) made online with Evo.

YOUR GUIDE - François-Xavier Gagnon
FX is a passionate mountain ski instructor and guide, dedicated to sharing his expertise and love of snow-covered peaks. With extensive experience in teaching and guiding in the mountains, he thrives on imparting knowledge while ensuring the safety and enjoyment of those he accompanies.
As an experienced guide, FX has led a variety of ski expeditions across diverse terrain, drawing on his expertise in trail navigation and his understanding of changing mountain conditions.
His mission is clear: to provide educational and memorable experiences, enabling everyone to develop their skills while exploring the splendors of snow-covered nature.

For girls at the** "Guru" and "Virtuoso "** levels on our ability scale, who already ski off-piste, are skilled downhill skiers and would like to develop their knowledge of the terrain and ski exceptional mountains.