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Calling all SkiMo enthusiasts!

Eliel Bureau-Lafontaine will be leading a Ski Mountaineering trip during which 3-7 participants will have a chance to learn and apply a variety of skills required in most ski mountaineering objectives. Participants will have the opportunity to take on the lead of being challenged to their level of comfort under the supervision of a certified ACMG Ski Guide (Eliel).

The trip will take place in Kluane National Park, flying in to Cathedral Glacier or North Kaskawulsh/Eclipse Glasher, with options to summit peaks like Mount Donjek, Mount Badham, Mount Kennedy and/or Mount Hubbard.

Prerequisite experience

Participants should have at least two years of backcountry skiing, as well as some winter camping experience. A basic knowledge of rope skills will also be required, and preferable knowledge and skills regarding crevasse rescue. There will also be an opportunity to attend a Crevasse rescue and glacier travel course prior to the trip.

Skills covered during the trip

During the trip participants will learn and/or practice skills related to:

• Crevasse rescue
• glacier travel
• mountain navigation
• route planning
• winter camping
• hazard analysis and mitigation strategies
• winter food planning and cooking

Food planning

Participants will take part of food planning in groups of 3 or 4. Instructions will be given during pre-trip meetings.

Transportation

Whitehorse to Silver City: Car pooling with personal vehicles

Silver City to Eclipse glacier: Icefield Discovery Air charter

Total Cost per Participant

Approximately $1500-1700 (more accurate costing will follow the pre-trip meeting)

Insurance

TUGO/Global Rescue offer evacuation insurance for mountain expeditions. Participants will be responsible for providing their own insurance for the trip.

Required Gear

See the link for the Gear List.