Foothills Backcountry Skiing Committee
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OUR COURSES
AVALANCHE COURSE
- AIARE Level 1 - a standard certification for any backcountry skier wishing to travel safely in avalanche terrain. Course covers types of avalanches, rescue scenarios and making decisions as a group. Learn more.
Backcountry Touring
This Backcountry Touring Course teaches the skills and knowledge necessary to become a competent participant on day tours in the backcountry. This course welcomes both skiers and splitboarders who can ski or ride downhill at an advanced intermediate level or better at a lift-served resort. You must be able to make turns downhill in ungroomed variable snow conditions and slope angles safely and confidently. Learn more
GLACIER TRAVEL
For those with competent backcountry skiing or snowboarding skills who desire to safely travel on glaciers and to perform crevasse rescues. Learn more
TELEMARK AND RANDONNEE SKI LESSONS
The Telemark/Randonnee ski course is a multi-week program featuring class sections at all ability levels from beginners through advanced skiers. The course emphasizes learning ski technique, be it free-heel or fixed heel, to develop skills for having fun in the backcountry. Class meets in the evenings at Snoqualmie Summit.
SKI LEADERSHIP
Learn leadership skills for when you are planning personal trips or becoming a ski leader for The Mountaineers. Find out more
OUR ACTIVITIES
All of our backcountry ski trips require taking an avalanche awareness course or AIARE Level 1 avalanche course.
Trips generally run December through April with some glacier skis listed through June or July.
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ADDITIONAL SKI, SNOWBOARD AND WINTER INFORMATION
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