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BIPOC Intro to Backcountry (Saturday 2/10)

$120.00
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Description

Intro to Backcountry offers a comprehensive introduction to the backcountry experience on the East Coast. Supported by Inclusive Ski Touring, this program is designed to impart knowledge about essential equipment, techniques, interpersonal skills, and special considerations when venturing beyond resort environments. The day will be centered around the identities and experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. This intentional focus aims to create a space where the unique perspectives and narratives of BIPOC participants are not only acknowledged but celebrated.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

This course is designed for those with intermediate alpine skiing skills, but little to no ski touring or backcountry experience. This is not an avalanche education course, and it does not enter avalanche terrain. Participants must be able to descend black diamond terrain while downhill skiing or snowboarding confidently. You don't need to be a fast skier or snowboarder and we take multiple breaks on the way down.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Uphill Touring Equipment: Please bring touring skis or splitboard, boots, poles, and skins. You can rent gear right in town - check out our festival rental partners here. 

  • Gear List: Check out IST’s checklist for layering, including base layers, mid-layers, jackets, ski pants, socks, and gloves. 

  • Water/Snacks to stay fueled!

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Orientation and Gear Check: Your day begins with an orientation and gear check. We will do introductions (name, pronouns, what brought you here, where you are from/where you ski, any touring experience) and go over the tour ahead and objectives for the day.

  • Route: Weather and conditions permitting, this program will ascend 2.4 miles with approximately 2,000 vertical feet on the Tuckerman Ravine Trail until we reach the Hermit Lake Caretaker Shelter also known as HoJo’s.From here we will descend the John Sherburne Ski Trail back down to the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center parking area.

  • Backcountry Skills Development: Gear transition tips, safe route finding through the forested terrain, enhancing your skinning and downhill technique, tips for staying cozy and comfortable in the winter mountain environment. 

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