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                         2023-10-20 
                                                        
                        Intro to Backcountry Touring + AST1 Dec. 19 – Dec. 22, 2023
If you're green and curious about getting off groomed... 
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                        One of the frequently asked questions we get at KBG is: When will I be ready to take the AST-2? Ultimately the decision rests in your hands and... 
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                         2019-12-18 
                                                        
                        Tis the Season to think: SAFETY
Continuing on our commitment to raising awareness of backcountry safety & building an informed community of... 
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                         2018-11-11 
                                                        
                        Navigation Skills for Backcountry Touring Clinics Offered Nov. 25th & Dec. 1st
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                         2015-10-20 
                                                        
                        Bt far the best way to do an AST2 course is at a backcountry lodge.  We have 1 space remaining for our AST2 course, Jan 2-9, 2016 at powder... 
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                         2014-11-25 
                                                        
                        4 nights $1310 + taxes.
Includes course, heli, lodging and full service catering.
And LOTS of powder skiing.
info@solmountain.com for more info
 
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                         2013-10-25 
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                        NOLS is offering courses in the Tetons, on tele, AT, and splitboard. We've just added a 23 and over splitboard course this year. These are 14... 
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                         2013-08-30 
                                                        
                        Thinking yet about snow, powder and safe routes? We are, register early for beginner AST 1 programs starting November, 2013 and advanced AST 2... 
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                         2012-11-26 
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check it out!
http://vimeo.com/54316189
If you're thinking of a career in the the professional avalanche  industry, a CAA... 
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                         2012-11-19 
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                        As winter fast approaches I wanted to let you know that there are some spots available on many of our hut-based Avalanche Operations Level... 
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                         2012-02-08 
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                        Section 8 Snowsport at Mount Washington on Vancouver Island has an Early Bird Special for their 2013 Ski and Snowboard instructor... 
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                         2012-01-03 
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                        ADVANCED AVALANCHE SKILLS TRAINING
BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE!
ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR SKIERS AND BOARDERS
Advanced Avalanche Skills... 
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                         2011-11-06 
                                                        
                        
Choosing an Avalanche Course by David Lussier
View this article on the SMG blog:
http://summitmountainguides.co.....he_course/
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Gain the skills and knowledge to tour in the backcountry with more  confidence.  Weekend programs each month from Nov through March. ... 
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                         2010-11-19 
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                        14 day tent and snowcave based courses in the tetons. Tele, rando, or splitboard. Skills taught are all aspects of backcountry travel from winter... 
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                         2010-11-05 
                                                        
                        Make the most out of winter.  Get your touring gear ready for early season by joining a weekend AST 1 avalanche course on Nov.27&28, 2010... 
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                         2009-12-28 
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ADVANCED AVALANCHE SKILLS TRAINING
 
Be prepared for your next adventure!
Essential Skills for Skiers and Boarders
 
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                         2009-12-18 
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                        Is anyone offering AST courses out of Nelson ? 
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