The recreational risk process course is a step beyond the standard Avalanche Canada AST 2 program. We have geared this 5-day program to the advanced recreationist and professional athlete, as well as your film crew. You will also find it indispensable if you want to progress beyond your CAA ITP 1 and enter the guiding stream. We focus on looking at the day’s objectives from the big picture trip plan. We’ll dissect large and small objectives, inject known hazards into decision-making, and learn how to implement key tools to address bias and expose uncertainties.
You will fine-tune your ability to interpret and weigh the key information from the morning weather forecast and implement those forecasting skills to models in your area. We will also help you hone your pit skills and learn how to apply the test results. Your ability to use this information is paramount in creating daily trip plans and decision points. Lastly, we will teach you how to address bias and recognize uncertainty before putting on your skins. After each field day, we will debrief and submit to the Info ex. We follow all this up with a 1-hour evening classroom session with time allotted for open discussion.
Other skills that will be completed through this course are: formulating daily route plans to be on point with timing, dealing with unwanted residual outcomes, and whiteout navigation practice if weather permits. Recommended pre-requisite for the recreational risk process is, AST 2 or ITP 1 or equivalent experience and basic first aid. We operate with a 1:5 instructor to student ratio to optimize your learning experience.
** Rates will be updated on January 1 each year and will be good for one-year term. Prices are subject to a 10% annual increase.
A 4 night stay at Ice Creek Lodge and all our lodge amenities. Build by mountain people for mountain people. Relax in our cozy custom lodge after a long day of shredding steep couloirs and powder bowls. Enjoy our wood-heated sauna and mountain-style bucket shower before settling down to amazing backcountry cuisine, good tunes, lodge magazines, board games, or your book.
New this year are 4 private bedrooms to spend your nights resting for your next big day of unbelievable turns.
This tour includes all helicopter transportation from our staging area in Burton, BC to Ice Creek Lodge, return flights included. We have been working with our pilot Mark Homis from High Terrain Helicopters for over 25 years. He is an incredible pilot.
Please note; any emergency evacuations will be at the cost of the client.
At Ice Creek Lodge we strive to give you the best of the best. Our community is composed of professionals who are not only hardworking and knowledgable but also simply RAD! Your instructors are all certified by the ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides), are professional members of the CAA (Canadian Avalanche Association), and have attained WSBC level III OFA certification or better. All cooks are professional with Food Safe and basic first aid.
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Layering
Group Extras (optional)
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Our guides are all certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, are professional members of the Canadian Avalanche Association, and are WSBC level III OFA certified.
Preparing for a winter tour at Ice Creek Lodge.
Simply put, I love Ice Creek Lodge. It’s a deeply soulful place. The lodge is comfortable without being fussy and has a handmade feel to it, from the steelwork throughout to the concrete kitchen counter – a labour of love in the best sense of the word.
John Paluska | CA
