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Guides
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Overview |
Introduction:
Guided Backcountry trips into the S.E. corner of British Columbia. Based in Fernie BC, Winter and Summer we offer Interpretive Hiking to Multi Day Trips in some of the finest backcountry in Canada. |
Resume:
Experience - Heli/Cat ski Guiding: CMH Bugaboos—BC, Mike Weigle’s—BC, Backcountry Heli—N.Z. Island Lake Lodge—BC, Ski Tour Guiding—BC & N.Z. Park Warden/Guide for 12 summers in Canada. Member of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, Professional member of the Canadian Avalanche Association with an educational background in Environmental Science.
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Special Offerings, Programs or Trips |
Guided Backcountry
Guided Backcountry trips into the S.E. corner of British Columbia. Based in Fernie BC, Winter and Summer we offer Interpretive Hiking to Multi Day Trips in some of the finest backcountry in Canada.
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Hiking & Backpacking
Join Mountain Pursuits guides on summer day hikes exploring a variety of spectacular alpine trails, lakes and summits around the Elk Valley. View local wildlife, ancient fossils and native fauna. From scenic interpretive meadow strolls through 500 year old cedars to the summits and exhilarating ridge-line treks, there are trips available for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. |
Ski Touring and Avalanche Courses
Experience Backcountry Powder (Fernie averages 29 feet of snow which means plenty of faceshots for everyone!) while exploring the Lizard Range with its endless bowls of perfect trees for skiing and boarding, or the many untracked lines from the ridge.Canadian Avalanche Association course standards and materials.
Avalanche Courses include two Evening Sessions and two Snow Safety Field Days, where the following topics will be covered:
· Formation & Nature of Avalanches
· Avalanche Terrain
· Factors Affecting Snow Stability
· Mountain Snowpack Properties
· Winter Backcountry Travel
· Assessing Avalanche Danger
· Safety Measures & Self Rescue
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| Key to Certification: |
Mountain Guide - No terrain limitations.
Alpine Guide - All climbing & mountaineering
activities, including those where travel on skis is required for
establish approach only.
Ski Guide - All skiing activities including travel
on glaciated terrain and ascents of non-technical peaks as part of
a ski tour.
Rock Guide - All technical rock climbing where no
glaciation or seasonal snow or ice exists.
Day Hiking Guide - Day trips in non-technical terrain.
Backpacking Guide - Overnight trips in non-technical
terrain. |
| Key to Permits: |
NP - National Parks
AB - Alberta Provincial Parks and Protected Areas
BC - British Columbia Provincial Parks
Important Permit Info
Commercial guiding permits are required
for all parks and, under some circumstances, other jurisdictions
in Canada.
If
indicated
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the guide is listed on permits held by the ACMG and/or has shown
the ACMG that he/she holds the permits shown. Guides may hold permits
without the ACMG's knowledge and, in some cases, permits can be obtained
by guides on short notice. Therefore, guides may have or be able
to obtain permits even if they are not shown here as being permitted.
In all cases, you are advised to confirm with the guide you intend
to hire that they hold the appropriate permits for the trip or tour
you'd like to do.
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