Ski Mountaineering Basics - Ropework for skiers who don't climb 

Ski Mountaineering
Madeleine setting up for a rappel

Who's this course for?

The Ski Mountaineering Basics course has been designed for skiers who don't climb or have any knowledge about knots and ropes, but want to get into ski mountaineering. Maybe you want to feel confident enough to look after yourself when going with more experienced friends, or maybe you want to do it yourself. Either way, you'll learn the fundamentals of rope work for ski mountaineering in a low risk environment.


Location - Revelstoke

Ski Mountaineering Basics The Ski Mountaineering Basics course will be taught outdoors in Revelstoke, where we can practice skills in a low risk environment.

 


Different types of harnesses What you'll learn

  • What gear to bring
  • How strong the gear is and why
  • What sort of rope to bring
  • Basic knots and hitches
  • Anchor building
  • Belaying with various devices
  • Different ways to rappel
  • How to solve some common problems


Alex Geary and Madeleine Martin-Preney

Guides/Instructors - Ski Mountaineering

This course will be taught by Alex Geary or Madeleine Martin-Preney


Prerequisites

  • None

Ski Mountaineering Basics

Ropework for skiers who don't climb

November 25th 2026

8am - 4pm

Max 6 students per guide

$145 + 5% GST (Canadian Dollars)

Please read the booking conditions before registering.

Payment via E-Transfer to gearysguiding@gmail.com is preferred. Otherwise please use the button below for credit cards.

If the course is already full, please register to join the waitlist. If you have a group of 6 people and you want to schedule a custom course, please contact us.



Included

  • 1 day of instruction with a maximum of 6 students per guide
  • Ropes

Excluded

  • Travel to meeting point in Revelstoke
  • Food and drinks
  • Accommodation in Revelstoke


Equipment list

  • Lunch and drinks
  • Helmet (limited supply available to borrow)
  • Harness (limited supply available to borrow)
  • Suitable clothing to stay warm and dry in any weather
  • Umbrella (optional if it's raining)
  • Gloves
  • Optional gear if you have it:
    • 3 locking carabiners
    • 4 non-locking carabiners
    • 240cm sewn sling (or 5m of webbing)
    • 5m x 6mm accessory cord
    • Personal prussik
    • Belay/rappel device