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Six-day AIARE 2 in Canada, with Colin Zacharias (March 2-8)

  • 2019-01-17 08:58:52

    Ymir Lodge! Here's the chance to make a quantum leap in your avalanche decision-making and skill---a six-day backcountry binge at Ymir Lodge, outside Nelson, BC. Daily, coached application from one of my longtime mentors and friends, Colin Zacharias. Colin and I will deliver an AIARE 2 recreational course, in addition to an AIARE Avalanche Rescue course. Chef, helo, lodging, guides, courses, all for $2200USD.

    Four spots remaining! Colin was one of the main authors on the new AIARE curriculum and I was honoured to help edit and contribute to his work, among the many otherwise and accomplished AIARE pros. Come dive into the new curriculum in the deep Nelson snowpack. Did I mention the chef, Cordon Bleu trained, Dominic Paquin?! Wood-fired hot tub? Deep Nelson snowpack? Oh yeah!

    More info click here? or e-mail Vetta Mountain Guides.