| Kootenay Mountaineering Club Winter Course Schedule |
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Here is the tentative list of programs run by the KMC this winter. Note that all programs are coordinated by volunteer leaders - not professional guides. They are open to all members of the KMC. There may be a small charge for some programs to cover costs, and a minimum number of participants is required for some programs. Dates are approximate. Contact the Mountain School director, Sandra McGuinness at school@kootenaymountaineering.bc.ca for more information. Everyone recreating in the backcountry in winter is encouraged to take an avalanche course offered by a professional member of the Canadian Avalanche Association. Visit http://www.avalanche.ca/cac/training/overview to find a course near you. |
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Avalanche Transceiver Practice
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Our annual session to reacquaint yourself with your transceiver. Practice single and multiple burials, learn the latest shoveling and probing techniques. Practice session is followed by a short tour in the nearby backcountry. Snowshoers, skiers and snowboarders welcome. Contact Sandra McGuinness at school@kootenaymountaineering.bc.ca. |
| Winter Trip Leaders Weekend |
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December 5 and 6, 2009 No charge A completely new program for everyone recreating in the winter backcountry whether you intend to coordinate a KMC trip or not. The focus is on some simple techniques to help you plan and execute safe, enjoyable and successful winter trips whether it is a short snowshoe tour around Nancy Greene summit or a multi-day ski traverse. Half day at Reiseker Hall in Robson (goodies provided) with a full day tour in the backcountry. Open to all KMC members regardless of how you get around on the white stuff in winter. Winter Navigation
February 27 and 28 2010 Approximately $20 |
Winter travel poses its own unique set of navigational challenges from white-outs to obscured trails and avalanche hazard. This two day workshop will include one day in the classroom learning some navigational techniques specific to winter travel followed by a full day tour practicing your skills in the backcountry. Open to skiers, snowshoers and snowboarders. |
Introduction to Backcountry Ski Touring Series |
Various dates throughout the 2009/2010 ski season Approximately $20 Next Tour February 14, check the winter schedule for upcoming dates. |
Throughout the 2009/2010 ski season there will be a series of tours aimed at people who are just getting into backcountry ski touring or people who have been ski touring for a few years but would like to improve their skill set in a particular area.
The series will start with an evening session at Reiseker Hall in Robson where you will learn about the basics of backcountry travel including what to carry in your pack (first aid and repair kits, etc.). A series of one day tours will follow, each tour will have a specific learning component such as winter navigation and route-finding, managing your group, skills for skiing powder snow, how to plan a winter trip, making full use of the avalanche bulletin, etc. Open to all KMC members, but you must have an AST Level 1 course. |
Gravity Climbing Nights |
Most Friday nights through the winter season $12.60 CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST |
Come and spend Friday evenings climbing at Gravity Climbing Centre in Nelson with other KMC members. This year, there will be a progressive series of skill building exercises to push your redpoint grade higher. |