Early Season Backcountry Skills Tune-Up at Mount Carlyle Lodge
Kickstart Your Winter: Early Season Backcountry Skills Tune-Up at Mount Carlyle Lodge
Shake off the rust and get your head in the snow game for the 2025 season with a special deal available through Backcountry Skiing Canada. There are only 2 spots available at a 25% discount.
As the snow starts to stack up, the itch to get into the alpine becomes undeniable. But before you dive headfirst into the deep stuff, it’s crucial to make sure your skills, decision-making, and daily routines are as sharp as your edges.
Mount Carlyle Lodge is offering the perfect solution: an Early Season Backcountry Skills Tune-Up, running from December 16th – 21st, 2025.
More Than Just a Course
This 6-day, heli-access program isn’t your standard, rigid AST 2 classroom environment. It is an immersive, mentor-style week led by two ACMG-certified guides designed to get you off to a safe, solid start for the season.
Whether you are a skier or splitboarder, this week is about refining the habits that keep you safe all winter. The curriculum is flexible and tailored to the group’s goals, focusing on everything from interpreting early-season snowpack layers to dialing in your companion rescue reflexes.
What You Will Learn & Practice
The goal is to establish a solid daily routine that you can carry with you on every future trip. During the week, you will focus on:
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Routine Mastery: Perfecting weather checks, bulletin interpretation, and trip planning.
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Rescue Refreshers: Best practices for real-world scenarios.
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Snowpack Study: analyzing the early season layers that will form the base for the rest of the winter.
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Group Dynamics: Managing groups, safe travel techniques, and terrain choices.
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Student-Led Days: You take the lead on decision-making with supportive guide mentorship.
The Lodge Experience
This trip balances education with the classic comforts of a fully outfitted backcountry lodge. Your days will be spent in the field with a mix of guided and student-led tours, while your evenings will feature fireside chats, informal presentations on avalanche topics, and time to relax.
Included in the Package:
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Helicopter Access: Flight in and out of the lodge.
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Accommodation: 5 nights at Mount Carlyle Lodge.
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Meals: All dinners provided, plus morning coffee and tea (Participants bring their own breakfast and lunch/snacks).
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Amenities: Sauna, hot bucket showers, bedding, and soaps.
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Guidance: 2 ACMG-certified guides delivering instruction and mentorship.
Who Should Attend?
This program is ideal for experienced backcountry skiers and splitboarders who want to refresh their avalanche skills and enjoy a safe warm-up to the season with professional guidance. If you are keen to sharpen your discipline and planning habits, this is the week for you.
Get Ready for December 2025
Don't wait until the middle of winter to dial in your safety game. Secure your spot for this unique educational experience.
Ready to book? Use this form to reserve your spot with a 25% discount for December 16-21, 2025. CLICK HERE