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Extremely Canadian Intro to Backcountry

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Extremely Canadian - Traverse
Step out of bounds and discover Whistler's huge untracked backcountry terrain at an enjoyable pace with Extremely Canadian's Intro to Backcountry course.
  • Powder
Beginner
Intermediate
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Since 1994, Extremely Canadian has been offering a special brand of thrill to those lucky enough to spend some time with them at Whistler Blackcomb. With the incredible Coast Mountains as your classroom, they will introduce you to the gear, terrain and lifestyle of backcountry skiing and boarding. 

The day includes guided backcountry skiing, telemarking or snowboarding, during which you'll improve your skiing, increase your safety knowledge, and better your awareness in big mountain terrain.

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Rupert Hatfield
Canada & USA Product Manager
"There's no better way to take your first turns in Whistler's epic backcountry."

Itinerary

This is a flexible itinerary; snow and weather dependent. Extremely Canadian are all about adapting to snow and weather conditions to find the best terrain.

8:00

Meet outside on the deck of Essentially Blackcomb, in the Carleton Lodge, in the main village between the gondolas.

8:30

Head up Whistler or Blackcomb with lift-line priority, then traverse out into Garibaldi Park.

9:30

Learn avalanche rescue and snow safety while navigating through the backcountry.

Afternoon

Ski incredible powder runs and accomplish all of the goals laid out for the day depending on your program.

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Details

  • Dates

    Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays early-December to mid-April (private courses available any day).

  • Ability Level

    Advanced intermediate skier or snowboarder, beginner to splitboarding and ski touring.

  • Gear Required

    Touring skis or splitboard and avalanche safety gear (demo gear available, subject to availability).

Our Prices

Every holiday is tailor-made, just for you.

We publish a selection of prices online to give you a guideline, but each quote is individually built by an experienced ski specialist. Your dates, your group size, your preferences, your price.

We save you time and get more for your money.

We’ve spent 30 years building ski holidays. We know our destinations inside-out, and we know how to get the best value for your budget, from flights to hotels to all your ski extras. Leave it to us.

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