Objectives: To develop skills, knowledge, and confidence to safely participate in multi-day ski tours. For Whom: Strong downhill or proficient backcountry skiers (with previous experience in multi-day backpacking or mountaineering trips). Prerequisites: Open to all BCMC members (new and current) in good physical heath and fitness who are able to ski with an overnight (15kg) pack. Course topics: Clothing and equipment, trip planning, snow camping and snow shelters, route assessment and snowpack evaluation, avalanche awareness, transceiver use and self-rescue, winter mountain travel and weather impacts. This course does not cover glacier travel or any first aid.