Introduction to Backcountry Skiing

DESCRIPTION OF SKILLS

The holder of this badge has successfully completed the Intro to Backcountry Skiing Course, and has demonstrated proficiency in the following skills:

• Fundamental backcountry ski techniques including skinning and transitions
• Proper use of avalanche, beacon, and probe
• Avalanche rescue including searching and digging for buried skiers
• An awareness of avalanche and terrain hazards
• Avalanche awareness/avoidance
• Avalanche rescue and beacon practice
• Completed an AIARE 1 course within one year of finishing the course

WHAT DOES THIS BADGE ALLOW ME TO DO?

Those who hold this badge is prepared to take the full Backcountry Ski course.  Learn more about backcountry ski courses on the Backcountry Ski Course overview page.

HOW DO I GET THIS BADGE?

To get this badge, you must complete The Mountaineers Intro to Backcountry Skiing Course. Additionally, you must obtain an AIARE Level 1 certification within one year of course completion before this badge will be awarded.