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      • Multi-Pitch Climbing & Rock Rescue
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      • Blackcomb Buttress
      • Tantalus Alpinism
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      • Glacier Glissading
      • Glacier Discovery
    • Courses (Rock Climbing & Mountaineering)
      • Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing
      • Trad Climbing & Trad Progression
      • Multi-Pitch Climbing & Rock Rescue
      • Mountain Navigation
      • Crevasse Rescue & Glacier Travel
      • Intro to Basic Mountaineering
      • Intro to Alpine Rock
    • Guided Climbing (Rock & Alpine)
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      • Star Chek
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      • Mt Habrich
      • Sky Pilot
      • Blackcomb Buttress
      • Tantalus Alpinism
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      • Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing
      • Trad Climbing & Trad Progression
      • Multi-Pitch Climbing & Rock Rescue
      • Mountain Navigation
      • Crevasse Rescue & Glacier Travel
      • Intro to Basic Mountaineering
      • Intro to Alpine Rock
    • Guided Climbing (Rock & Alpine)
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      • Conquer the Chief
      • Mt Habrich
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      • Blackcomb Buttress
      • Tantalus Alpinism
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Beginner’s Guide to Rock Climbing

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:May 17, 2016
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Of all the mountain pursuits, rock climbing can be one of the most intimidating. Watching videos of professional athletes ascend impossible-looking vertical walls with nothing but tiny ledges for grip,…

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Backcountry Group Dynamics: Making it Work

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:March 25, 2016
  • Post category:Uncategorized

An often overlooked, but extremely important factor in any ski trip, is backcountry group dynamics. Last week the Whistler Museum hosted a talk as part of its Speaker Series titled…

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Crevasse Rescue Training for Skiers

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:March 13, 2016
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Ski touring takes us to some amazing places in the mountains. But those mountains can be fraught with dangers such as avalanches. But lurking ounder the snow surface is another  another hidden hazard…

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Skiing the Duffey – Mt. Melvin in a day

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:March 4, 2016
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Scratching the exploratory itch is what drives a lot of backcountry travelers. Some of the most memorable adventures begin by pouring over topographical maps and Google Earth imagery on the…

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4 Reasons for Ski Touring Rogers Pass

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:February 27, 2016
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Anyone who has spent time in British Columbia's winter backcountry has no doubt heard of the ski touring in Rogers Pass. The infamous mountain road that links the Trans Canada…

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Read more about the article Spearhead Traverse – Whistler’s backcountry rite of passage

Spearhead Traverse – Whistler’s backcountry rite of passage

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:February 17, 2016
  • Post category:Uncategorized

In the world's most popular ski destinations there's a classic, multi-day backcountry trip considered a rite of passage by the local ski touring community. In the Alps it's the Haute…

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Ski Mountaineering at Jim Haberl Hut, Tantalus Range

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:February 1, 2016
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Once every season or two, backcountry skiers and snowboarders develop an appetite for a special kind of trip. It may involve travelling half way across the world or simply finding…

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AST 2 Avalanche Course – Higher Learning

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:January 28, 2016
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Why take the AST 2? One of the most common misconceptions with avalanche education is that a course (such as the AST 1) leads to the candidate becoming "certified" for…

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Share Shed: Creating easier access to adventure

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:January 22, 2016
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Have you ever wanted to try an outdoor activity but couldn't because you weren't equipped? Purchasing and renting outdoor gear isn't cheap and remains one of the tallest barriers to…

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Avalanche Awareness Days 2016

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:January 12, 2016
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This weekend (January 16-17) marks Avalanche Canada's annual Avalanche Awareness Days, a series of events at ski resorts across Canada to promote safety in the backcountry. As guides and avalanche…

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