Ski Touring Course | Backcountry Skiing

Go Further

Expand your horizons with the ALLTRACKS Ski Touring Course. If you want to push beyond the resort boundaries and explore the Coast Mountains then this course if for you. We combine off piste technique coaching from some of the best coaches in Canada with ski tour guiding from ACMG or IFMGA guides so that you get to experience the best the mountains have to offer.

Half of the coaching days will be resort based off piste with short hikes, while the the other half is on ski touring equipment.

The aims of the course are to improve your off piste technique and explore the best terrain in Whistler and the surrounding backcountry.

In order to join this course, you should be an advanced resort skier (AT Level 3 or better). Although previous ski touring experience will be of use, it is not absolutely necessary. You will be taught how to tour efficiently during the course, but a good level of cardiovascular fitness is important. If you are unsure of your ability/fitness, please get in touch with us and we can happily go through in more detail.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Small Coaching Groups of 6 per Coach
Season Pass Included
Well-Located Accommodation
ALLTRACKS Training Formula
Backcountry Ski Touring
Approx 15% On-Piste / 85% Off-Piste
Minimum Ability Required: AT Level 3

Course Dates

22 March - 5 April 2025

What's included

This course is based in Whistler, consistently voted North America’s #1 resort. You will stay in comfortable, well located accommodation with other trainees. There is off slope socials organised, lift line priority, an equipment maintenance clinic and more

TRAINING

Thorough & Considered Coaching
ALLTRACKS training formula devised by Guy Hetherington, Alltracks Head Coach & L4 Examiner.

Expert Pros & Guides
Professional PSIC/CSIA Coaches typically Examiners. The overwhelming majority are L4 supported by a few excellent L3s. The backcountry touring days are led by CAA, ACMG or IFMGA Guides

Coaching Groups 6 MAX
Maximum of 6 guests per ski coach for personal attention and more fluid training sessions.

Ski Touring
4 days of ski touring in Whistler’s backcountry

Specific Modules
Specific coaching for ski touring, all mountain freeride and powder.

Video Analysis
Benefit from this great feedback tool.

Lift Line Priority
If there is a lift queue, skip it during coaching sessions.

Equipment Maintenance
Learn more about how to look after your ski equipment from Guy Hetherington.

As an added option for £175/ $295CAD per person

CAA AST 1+
Canadian Avalanche Association Avalanche Skills Training Level 1. Learn about backcountry ski touring and avalanche safety. AST L1+ is taught in groups of 8.

ACCOMMODATION

Comfortable Accommodation

We offer various accommodation options in Whistler at different price points. The chalets and condos are well located close to central Whistler Village and all include welcoming living rooms and full kitchens. Some have a hot tub and swimming pool.

We also have a budget friendly hostel option which despite being further out from resort centre, is a great base at a lower price.

Dinner
Choose between group dinners four nights per week or self cater and save.

OTHER

Ski Pass
Season Ski Pass

Resort Director
Available 24/7

Welcome Party
Get to know everyone on your course and the coaches on Day 1.

Socials
Socials during the course.

Extend Your Stay
For an additional cost and subject to availability, you can arrive early, stay on afterwards or combine further courses.

NOT INCLUDED

Flights & Travel
Flights are not included, but ALLTRACKS can organise your flights if you wish or provide advice on suitable flights.

Travel Insurance
Insurance is not included, but adequate cover for all aspects of your course and holiday is an ALLTRACKS requirement.

Prices

Our prices are guaranteed, which means the price you see on our website is what you’ll pay if you book today. Unlike our competitors, there is no small print or hidden exchange rates that allow us to increase the price once you’ve booked.

There are zero hidden extras. Prices include everything shown in the ‘What’s Included’ table above, leaving you to experience the best the resort has to offer.

We have guests from all over the world so if you prefer to pay in $USD or Euros, no problem. Just give the office a call and we can arrange that.

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Schedule

We publish a detailed course schedule on our Guest Member Intranet Site. In the meantime, this weekly course breakdown should give you a rough idea of what to expect.

Course Schedule

Week 1
Arrival
Settle In and Welcome Party
Split into training groups
Familiarisation of the Ski Area
All Mountain Advancement Training

Week 2
Ski Touring
Departure

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2 Week Ski Touring Course Whistler