Intro to Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding

At TSBC we love earning our turns. This introduction to backcountry course is a perfect day outing for those eager to learn the fundamentals of ski touring, uphill travel technique, transitions, and navigating backcountry terrain. It’s an ideal course for intermediate to advanced skiers and riders who feel confident going off-piste, have backcountry equipment, and are considering an Avalanche Rescue, AIARE 1 course, or just want to get a taste for touring. 

Come ski Tam McArthur Rim! 

Courses offered through the season - $120/person

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays

  • We strive to have groups of at least 3, and once we go over 6 we break into two separate groups

  • Ratio instructor:participant - 1:6 max.

  • Grab a friend, or 5, and sign up by checking the form below.

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Course Includes:

  • Orientation to maps, apps, and avalanche forecasts

  • Beacon, shovel, probe practice

  • Touring techniques, transitions, and more

  • Stocking a repair and first aid kit

  • Skiing/Boarding!

  • *Inquire about demo ski/board equipment

Ultimately, bring your gear, stoke, and smiles - and we will Ski Tam Rim! There will be a mix of facilitated instruction, coaching, and lots of opportunity to move through terrain. We will meet at Upper Three Creek Sno-Park by 8:30 AM, sharp, on the day of the course. Plan to return to your vehicle between 4-5 PM.

Recommended Gear List: 

  • Touring skis / splitboard 

  • Touring Kit (beacon, shovel, probe, poles, skins, helmet, backpack) 

  • 2(+) pairs of gloves (especially in wet conditions)

  • Layers

    • Extra warm outer layer for shuttle (especially in cold weather)

  • Pack lunch and plenty of snacks

  • Water

    • A bladder and/or lightweight bottles, 1.5 liters suggested. 

    • Freshwater to refill in terrain

  • Sunglasses & goggles 

  • Notebook & Pen/Pencil (ideally able to get wet)

  • Small First Aid Kit & Repair Kit (optional)