As a society, we have never been more time-starved and over-stimulated so the need to slow down, unplug and reconnect is more important than ever. Throw in an ever-looming threat of climate change and it only makes sense that more and more backcountry enthusiasts are opting to “Earn their turns” and overall self-propelled recreation is on the rise. We ache for freedom, and the wilderness calls.
Callaghan Country's Journeyman Lodge was built on sweat equity and a belief in the inherent value of exploring the world beyond lift dependency. There are no free rides to the top and no one to hand-hold you through another cookie-cutter backcountry experience. In these mountains, you’re on your own, and you’re better off because of it. An infamous Eleanor Roosevelt quote resonates..."With freedom comes responsibility." Wilderness exploration does require certain capacities and skill sets. We're excited to announce that Callaghan Country has some early season Skills Clinics to build that toolkit!
Callaghan Country's Journeyman Lodge was built on sweat equity and a belief in the inherent value of exploring the world beyond lift dependency. There are no free rides to the top and no one to hand-hold you through another cookie-cutter backcountry experience. In these mountains, you’re on your own, and you’re better off because of it. An infamous Eleanor Roosevelt quote resonates..."With freedom comes responsibility." Wilderness exploration does require certain capacities and skill sets. We're excited to announce that Callaghan Country has some early season Skills Clinics to build that toolkit!
Navigation Skills for Backcountry Touring
An introductory clinic covering the basics of mountain navigation with local and established ACMG Guide, Dave Sarkany. This full-day clinic will provide participants with classroom theoretical review and on-the-snow practical skills:
-printed topographic map layout to form an understanding of projection, datum, scale, distance, and contour lines
-referencing location through Lat/Long and the UTM grid
-understanding components of standard handheld compasses
-adjusting to the local magnetic declination to be able to follow a bearing off a map
-use of resection/triangulation
These skills will be brought together for modern navigation using digital maps stored on personal phones for the purpose of navigating with the units GPS/electronic compass and altimeter.
Instructor Bio: Dave Sarkany has lived in Whistler for 27 years. He has been very active in the mountains and on the ocean throughout the region since the early 1980’s., and has specialized in guiding for the last 20 years. In the mountains Dave is recognized as an ACMG Ski Guide and Hiking Guide(Association of Canadian Mountain Guide) and a CAA Professional Member (Canadian Avalanche Association).
An introductory clinic covering the basics of mountain navigation with local and established ACMG Guide, Dave Sarkany. This full-day clinic will provide participants with classroom theoretical review and on-the-snow practical skills:
-printed topographic map layout to form an understanding of projection, datum, scale, distance, and contour lines
-referencing location through Lat/Long and the UTM grid
-understanding components of standard handheld compasses
-adjusting to the local magnetic declination to be able to follow a bearing off a map
-use of resection/triangulation
These skills will be brought together for modern navigation using digital maps stored on personal phones for the purpose of navigating with the units GPS/electronic compass and altimeter.
Instructor Bio: Dave Sarkany has lived in Whistler for 27 years. He has been very active in the mountains and on the ocean throughout the region since the early 1980’s., and has specialized in guiding for the last 20 years. In the mountains Dave is recognized as an ACMG Ski Guide and Hiking Guide(Association of Canadian Mountain Guide) and a CAA Professional Member (Canadian Avalanche Association).
Equipment:
Skill:
- AT Skis & Skins, Splitboard & Skins, or Snowshoes
- Compass/Phone
- Clothing for winter environment in temps down to -15
- Pack Lunch and snacks
Skill:
- Moderate fitness needed (wont be going far)
Clinics offered Sunday, Nov. 25th & Saturday, Dec. 1st
- 7:00am sign in
- 7:15am class-room theory
- 8:30am depart in snowcat to lake
- 9:15am on-the-snow field class
- 2:30pm ski back to base (mechanized transfer available to snowshoers)
- 4:00pm end of day Q&A
$126.50 per person (includes Snowshuttle Seat & Ski Callaghan trail pass)
*Online Bookings required
**All participants are required to sign a Waiver of Liability>>
**All Bookings are non-refundable an non-transferable, including in scenarios of late arrival
****Please call 604.938.0616 with any questions
**All participants are required to sign a Waiver of Liability>>
**All Bookings are non-refundable an non-transferable, including in scenarios of late arrival
****Please call 604.938.0616 with any questions
'Designed for Freedom' Skate Skiing Skills
Join local high-performance Biathlon coach 'Munny' for 2 hrs of instruction & technique development to enjoy the ultimate freedoms that come as you hone your skate-ski skillset. Build confidence to explore the high altitude trails of Callaghan's Solitude Valley. Take your Nordic skiing to new heights!
-Special attention on the art of skate ski ascent and descent
-Work with your physical literacy
-Customize your coaching session i.e. "What do you want to work on?"
Join local high-performance Biathlon coach 'Munny' for 2 hrs of instruction & technique development to enjoy the ultimate freedoms that come as you hone your skate-ski skillset. Build confidence to explore the high altitude trails of Callaghan's Solitude Valley. Take your Nordic skiing to new heights!
-Special attention on the art of skate ski ascent and descent
-Work with your physical literacy
-Customize your coaching session i.e. "What do you want to work on?"
Equipment:
- Personal Skate Ski Equipment
- All abilities welcome. The purpose of the clinic is to improve skill level.
- Saturday, Dec. 15th ~ 2hrs...10am - Noon
- Monday, Dec. 24th ~ 2hrs...10am - Noon
- Wednesday, Dec. 26th ~ 2hrs...10am - Noon
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