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Backcountry Ski Course 2

Advanced techniques for serious backcountry adventurers. Learn complex snow assessment, technical terrain management, and advanced rescue techniques.

Master the mountains

What is Advanced Backcountry Skiing?

This advanced course builds on fundamental backcountry skills to prepare you for more challenging terrain and conditions. You’ll develop the expertise needed for complex tours, steep terrain, and variable conditions while deepening your avalanche assessment skills.

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Whack your details here and we’ll coordinate together to choose dates that suit you.

Coordinate with other participants, share ideas, and plan together. Join our discussion group to stay connected throughout.

What Will We Learn?

Advanced Movement

  • Steep terrain kick turns
  • Technical skinning techniques
  • Using ski crampons
  • Boot packing strategies
  • Ice axe and crampon use
    Snow Science and Safety
  • Advanced snow pit analysis
  • Extended column tests
  • Rutschblock testing
  • Multiple burial rescue scenarios
  • Advanced beacon search techniques
    Technical Systems
  • Rope work for steep terrain
  • Basic anchor building
  • Short roping techniques
  • Simple abseiling

Location:

  • Either Bright or near Mt Hotham. The final location depends on the snow conditions and will be communicated to participants closer to the course date.

    Times:

  • Aim to be learning from 9am to 4pm each day.

    The course fee does not cover:

  • Transport to/from Melbourne, including parking fees on location
  • Food
  • Accommodation
  • Equipment rental

    Note on accommodation: 

  • We have a contact in Bright where a few beds are available for $50 per night and ground accommodation (bring sleeping bag and mattress) is available for $20 per night.

Equipment needed:

  1. Skis or splitboard: Choose appropriate skis or a splitboard for backcountry terrain.
  2. Ski boots or snowboard boots: Ensure they provide proper support and fit comfortably.
  3. Ski poles: Lightweight and adjustable poles for balance and propulsion.
  4. Skins: Adhesive climbing skins to attach to the base of your skis for uphill traction.
  5. Avalanche safety gear: Transceiver, probe, and shovel for snow safety and rescue.
  6. Backpack: A backpack to carry your essentials, including water, snacks, and extra layers.
  7. Helmet: Protect your head with a suitable ski or snowboard helmet.
  8. Goggles or sunglasses: Eye protection from sun, wind, and snow glare.
  9. Layered clothing: Dress in moisture-wicking and insulating layers suitable for changing weather conditions.
  10. Gloves or mittens: Warm and waterproof gloves or mittens for hand protection.
  11. Hat or beanie: Keep your head warm with a suitable hat or beanie.
  12. Sunscreen and lip balm: Protect your skin from sun exposure and windburn.
  13. Food and water: Carry enough food and water to stay hydrated and energized throughout the day.

    The guide will carry the following:

  14. First aid kit: A compact first aid kit with essential supplies.
  15. Repair kit: Includes tools and materials for minor equipment repairs on the go.
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Nathan Watson
Nathan Watson 2 weeks ago
The Top Rope Anchors and Abseiling course offered great enjoyment especially with Aaron as our guide. Aaron provided clear information on the different types of equipment and how it should be suitably set-up. I highly recommend the climbing company to individuals seeking to start rock climbing and abseiling or who wish to refresh skills and techniques.
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Gregory Corvus
Gregory Corvus 6 months ago
Our group spent the weekend with Aaron learning Anchoring, abseiling, and top roping skills. His teaching methods were very clear and understandable. He was calm, professional, and reassuring, which is what I personally needed due to my fears of risk and heights. By the end of the course I was able to confidently place an anchoring system that I was confident in and took away the skills that would allow me to do it outside of the class environment.
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Cameron Scates
Cameron Scates 1 year ago
Had Aaron teach me and three others over two days. Very informative and answers any questions you have with climbing with confidence. Over all great person and teacher
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Belinda Nicholson
Belinda Nicholson 2 days ago
Fantastic day out. Thank you Aaron for your patience and providing a wonderful experience for the kids
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Zac Hudspeth
Zac Hudspeth 6 days ago
Having just completed the indoor lead course with Aaron, I cannot recommend these folks enough.
Personally, coming from a background of strong climbing skills but weak technical knowledge, this course provided the perfect introduction to the basics of indoor lead climbing.
The combination of laid-back energy and just the right amount of theory and practice enabled the group to confidently progress through the course.
This was the perfect first step, and I now feel enabled to continue my climbing journey.
Thanks, Climbing Company!
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Kong Squid
Kong Squid 7 days ago
Learn how to lead from here.
Aaron is such a good instructor. Very friendly community. Highly recommended if you wanna start lead climbing
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Mark
Mark 2 weeks ago
Highly recommend the Alpine 1 and 2 courses with Hamid! He had a deep understanding of the concepts needed to set you up for successful climbs/rescues and translates his knowledge well. His patience with the learning curve is also equally as impressive. Definitely practice your hitches/knots before the course and “don’t engage your feet”!
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David Coorey
David Coorey 2 weeks ago
A very enjoyable day out! Our guides, John and Jacky, were very friendly and informative, with a big emphasis placed on safety. I would have no hesitation in joining them again, or recommending The Climbing Company.

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