CascadePowderCats.com

No epic ski story starts out, "So we were sitting in traffic and..." Does traffic, expensive tickets, long lift lines, and no fresh tracks have you eying the untracked lines of the backcountry? Experience the thrill of fresh tracks after an energizing skin through beautiful terrain you would not encounter in the resorts.  We understand why you want and need these new skills because, years ago we too felt the pull of the mountains and powder stashes beyond the boundaries of resorts. In partnership with the Cascade Powder Cat crew, there cozy yurt, amd amazing terrain, we now offer our School Bus Intro to ski touring.

Now is you chance to see what it is all about. This course is 2 full days and will cover the essentials for traveling efficiently and safely in back country terrain. We focus on use of your back country gear including touring skis and skins, split boards, and snowshoes.We help you learn how to prepare and plan for a tour, how to select appropriate terrain, and how to use your gear properly to safely navigate your way through avalanche terrain. This is not an avalanche course but rather a focus on the hard skills of touring in uncontrolled terrain. Partner this with one our AIARE Level I avalanche courses for a complete overview of basic backcountry skiing and snowboarding. 

Course Fee: $395

January 30-31, 2010: 2 Full days including 1 night in our yurt! 

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 February 27-28, 2010: 2 Full days including 1 night in our yurt!