The How & Why of Ski Touring with Michelle Parker Arc'teryx Academy (WOMEN ONLY) (Duplicated)

General information

• Ability level : Beginner

• Language : German / English

• Gender: Open to women, women-identifying, and non-binary folks

• Day and time : Fr. Feb. 07 08:00

• Meeting point : ARC'TERYX FREERIDE VILLAGE St. Anton

• Duration : Full day

• Group ratio : 4-5 participants per mountain guide

Learning objectives

• Designed for those new to ski touring, this clinic with Michelle Parker will help you build a solid foundation for safe and enjoyable backcountry adventures.

• Check the forecast and apply that knowledge

• Dive deeper into the avalanche forecast

• How to pack your bag

• How to use your equipment (beacon, shovel, probe!) and take it all to the mountains for an epic day of skiing

Equipment

• Ski pass

• Skis/snowboard

• Ski touring skins

• Poles

• Touring bindings

• Touring ski/snowboard boots

• Suitable clothing in which you can spend a day on the mountain (expect sub-zero temperatures): Jacket, pants, midlayer & functional underwear

• Helmet

• Gloves

• Backpack* with: Avalanche probe, avalanche transceiver, avalanche shovel (metal)

*Airbag backpacks are an advantage, from

Skill Level

Designed to create safe spaces to learn, these clinics aim to empower women in the mountains. Learn and network with other women led by our female ski and snowboard guides. Learn the foundational skills behind backcountry touring in this clinic designed by Arc’teryx expert guides. In this course, created by experienced Arc'teryx guides, you will learn the basics of backcountry touring. Participants should be able to

• Ascend for around two hours (600 hm) on touring skis / splitboard

• Safe and controlled skiing on black slopes is required for the descent

• Experience off-piste is an advantage

Costs

• 195**€

• **The ski pass is not included in the price of the clinic and must be purchased through the ski resort. We recommend doing this in advance to avoid queues.