01Winterstoke 2026 · Sat Nov 7

BackcountryMinisessions

Name: Winterstoke Backcountry Mini Sessions
Start: 2026-11-07T10:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-11-07T16:00:00-08:00
Location: Squamish Adventure Centre

Three hands-on clinics in the Squamish backcountry.
Pick one or do all three.

Date: Saturday, Nov 7, 2026
Time: 10am - 4pm
Check-in: 9:00am · Squamish Adventure Centre
Price: $20 a session
Free for Altus MTN Club members

A snow pit wall with a probe and shovel, set up for a snowpack lesson

10^am12^pm

Advanced transceiver search

Multiple burials, deep burials and the fine search.

Taught by Robert Thor · ACMG

12^pm2^pm

Crevasse rescue

Build the anchor, set the haul and get them out.

Taught by Ross Berg · IFMGA

2^pm4^pm

Gear limits

Go break stuff. See where your gear actually fails.

Taught by Tucker Roderick · IFMGA

What to bring

Tick it off as you pack. The list stays on your phone.

Good to know

Who is it for?

Backcountry skiers and splitboarders who want a sharp start to the season, from first-timers to experienced tourers. Take one session or all three.

What do I bring?

Your own avalanche safety gear and touring setup. The full list is above. A harness matters for crevasse rescue.

What if the weather is bad?

Conditions change our plans all season. If the planned objective isn't safe or sensible on the day, the guides switch to an alternative and we contact you as soon as we can. Refunds aren't given for weather; your safety comes first.

Where do we meet?

Check in at the Squamish Adventure Centre at 9:00am. The guides head out to the snow from there.

Do I need a waiver?

Yes. Everyone signs the Altus waiver. Anyone under 18 needs a waiver signed by a parent or guardian, and must be accompanied by them. Read the waiver.