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Escape the lift lines and experience the thrill of the backcountry!
BACKCOUNTRY SKIING
Just the thought of the Northern Rockies under a blanket of fresh
snow is enough to excite most skiers. Now imagine the solitude of a
winter night, the sky blanketed in endless stars. On a NOLS ski
course, you'll (re)discover the joy of backcountry skiing. Living and
traveling in this wild environment requires new skills and offers new
challenges. To be a competent and responsible backcountry winter
traveler, you'll need a strong foundation in avalanche education. We
will teach you the skills and put you in terrain where you need to make
real decisions. This course is also excellent preparation for any big
mountain expedition where snow and cold are everyday factors. You'll
start with two days of telemark instruction at Grand Targhee Resort
before heading into the backcountry with a pack and sled, where the
snow is deep and the tracks are few. You'll dig elaborate snow shelters
and discover the tricks and systems for a lifetime of winter fun.
Because we know it can be hard to get away, and we know
digging a snow shelter can seem like a big hurdle, we have designed
a shorter, gentler progression for those 23 and older who either have
less time or want a little more initial support. While you will still be
immersed in winter and learn to live and travel well, this expedition
starts with two nights in a yurt-a unique man-made shelter complete
with a wood stove. This allows participants to ease into winter
and gain quick access to untracked skiing. It may also be the
start of not-to-be-missed annual yurt trips with friends!
Instructors Evan Horn and Kayden Will teach students the techniques to assess avalanche
danger, a key part of the curriculum on all ski and snowboard courses.
Age and Length:
17 & Over ? Average age: 21 ? Duration: 14 days
23 & Over ? Average age: 35 ? Duration: 12 days
Tuition: $1,680 (17 & Over); $1,915 (23 & Over)
Course start/end: Driggs, Idaho
Fly in/out: Idaho Falls, Idaho
College Credit: 2 hours Skills Practicum
Dates: page 111
TETON VALLEY
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Pascal Beauvais