LENGTH OF COURSE STUDY
8 days
COURSE HOURS
67.5 hours
COURSE CREDENTIAL
Certification accredited by PTIB
The Ski/Snowboard Guide Level 3 course prepares students for guide-level testing. The curriculum focuses on necessary skill sets needed to complete ACMG level testing in avalanche safety, client management as well as the business of managing a guide operation.
SINGLE COURSE COSTS
(for non Ski Guide Training Program Students)
Not applicable
Students enrolled in the full Ski/Snowboard Guide Training Program.
- Skills required by ACMG/IFMGA
- Further avalanche safety training
- Forecasting and route planning
- National and international guiding regulations
- Backcountry skiing technique and etiquette
- Rope and climbing skills
- Risk management and ACMG rescue system
As per ACMG course specification the course outcome is:
- Prepare students for Canadian Avalanche Level 3 Certification
- Select, utilize and set up guided client’s standard backcountry equipment
- Plan and forecast routes for ski/snowboard guided trips
- Demonstrate rope and climbing skills as they pertain to guided ski trips
- Convey an understanding of customer service in relation to the ski guiding business and clientele
- Demonstrate and interpret regional, national, and international guiding restrictions and regulations as well as permit and land management issues
- Demonstrate skills required by ACMG/IFMGA and other international guiding standards relevant to the industry
- Possess and demonstrate knowledge in advanced backcountry skiing technique and etiquette
- Generate risk management protocols and ensure safety for clients
- Explain safety protocols, protection placement and multi-directional anchor
- Demonstrate the ACMG rescue system
- Employ basic lowering and brake systems for guide/client rappels
- Demonstrate multi-day ascents and descents with emphasis on guide techniques