To Infinity and Beyond is the next step after The Ultimate Everything Course. It's designed for skiers and splitboarders that want to take their decision making to the next level.
Location - Icefall Lodge
Icefall Lodge is a remote heli-accessed lodge on the West slopes of the Rocky Mountains, where the snowpack is deep like the Columbia Mountains. It has arguably the most spectacular terrain of any lodge in BC, with big peaks and glaciers.
Once we arrive, there will be 7 days with no driving, no valley bottom slogs, no tracks, and amazing food prepared by a professional.
It only takes about an hour to reach the closest glacier, so we have lots of time to practice travel and rescue.
Après - "Digging Pits" slideshow and trip planning session
Day 2-3:
Students collaborating to plan and lead full day ski tours
Après - Trip planning
Day 4:
Am - Indoor session on lightweight rope kits
Pm - Crevasse rescue practice on a glacier
Après - Trip planning
Day 5-7:
Students collaborating to plan and lead full day ski tours
Après - Trip planning
Day 8:
Fly home from the lodge.
The weather, conditions and group ability will determine the ratio of glacier/tree skiing. If it's a sunny week, expect to spend most of the time in the alpine on glaciers. If it's stormy, we'll probably spend most of the time in the trees avoiding avalanches. Please note we may alter the itinerary to suit the weather and conditions.
Espresso Shots at Icefall Lodge
Prerequisites - TIAB
Over 19 years old or accompanied by a parent.
Strong ski/snowboard skills to manage navigating crevasses and steep trees.
Good fitness to skin 1500 m vertical per day
At least 60 days experience ski touring
At least 10 days experience traveling on glaciers (summer or winter)
