This is great for those who already have the basic backcountry skills and would like to improve them, in more steeper terrain. Bootpacking couloirs, sleeping in the backcountry huts, etc.. for those who’d like to summit peaks and know their avalanche equipment and their touring gear very well.

Skill level:

• 2 or more seasons in the backcountry (10-30 days ski touring)
• comfortable carrying a 50-pound backpack with overnight gear
• comfortable riding blacks, icy slopes, and a variety of terrain
• comfortable with long (8 hours+) days
• comfortable boot packing with skis/board on the backpack
• someone who knows their gear well and is proficient in companion rescue

Advanced Week: 23-30th of August 2026