BackCountry Riding and Boarding
Matt Bedrin descending the SW Chute on Mt. Adams. Photo provided by Matt Bedrin
Backcountry ski trips require advanced skills and sturdy equipment. In class we cover: trip planning, staying alive in the backcountry, equipment overview, backcountry skiing and riding technique, winter camping, and information resources.
The field session will give you the opportunity to practice your backcountry technique, learn about terrain evaluation and route selection, and enjoying the backcountry.
Class includes instructors, instructional materials, and transportation from the Portland area. Students need to provide their own equipment, including avalanche transceivers. We will assist in obtaining a rental package from a local ski shop.
SCHEDULED CLASS:
Lake Oswego Parks And Recreation:
Price - $123 (Lake Oswego Resident)/$141 ( Non-Resident)
Date:
Classroom: 6:30-9:00 PM, January 20, 2010. Field Session, Saturday, January 23, 2010.
Classroom Location:
Lake Oswego Parks And Recreation West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Register for class #TBD, or call 503 675-2549.
We can also conduct custom classes - Call (877) 965-5100 or e-mail to make arrangements.
Backcountry skiers climb high and travel far. They need appropriate layered clothing that will keep them warm and dry, and sturdy gear that will enable them to survive a variety of conditions. Please consult with us to ensure you are properly dressed so you can enjoy your trip. Here’s what you should have with you:
Clothing
- Warm boots
- Wool or polypropylene socks with liners
- Polypropylene or equivalent thermal underwear tops and bottoms
- Warm sweater, fleece jacket, or wool shirt
- Warm pants (No Jeans!)
- Gore-Tex (or other water/wind-resistant material) Parka and Pants (Bibs are good also)
- Gloves/Mittens with windproof shells
- Warm hat
- Gaiters to keep snow out of your boots
In your Day Pack (Needs to be large enough to carry your gear and to fit well)
- Ten Essentials
- Whistle
- Map of area
- Compass
- Headlamp (with extra batteries and bulb or another light)
- Extra food and Clothing (wool socks, dry gloves, more warm things)
- Sunscreen and lip protection
- Pocket knife
- Lighter or matches in waterproof container
- Firestarter
- First aid kit (Let us know if you require drugs or medicines that will make you drowsy or dizzy.)
- OTHER
- Two and 1/2 Quarts+ of Fluids
- Toilet Paper
- Small insulation pad for sitting on
- Handkerchief
- Dark Sunglasses with side shields or Ski Goggles
- Camera and film/memory card
- Food/Energy sources
- Avalanche transceiver with fresh batteries
- Probe
- Shovel
- Foam Pad
- Bivy Bag
- Tarp
- Backcountry Skis/Boards, Boots, and Poles
- Climbing Skins or Snowshoes