Mountain Addicts

Want to win 2 spots on the AST 1 in Fernie March 6th-7th AND 2 Pret helmets!? 1. Follow @mountain_addicts 2. Follow @sparrowoutfitters 3. Tag a friend you want to do this course with!... Contest date: Feb 23rd - March 1st. Winner will be announced March 1st, 2021 at 7pm MST. Fine print: You must follow local Public Health Orders including recommendations on non-essential travel, while on the course. You must be 18+ to enter. The approximate prize value is $735.50. The prize has no cash value and is non-transferrable. The AST spot must be used by the entrant OR their tagged friend, and one additional friend, for a total of 2 people. The names of participants must be provided by March 3rd. The AST prize cannot be sold to another person. The prize is for the AST course on March 6-7th, 2020 and the dates are non-transferable. Helmets are chosen by the participant from a provided selection. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. By participating in this contest you completely release Instagram from all liability.

There are 2 spots on the AST 2 in Revelstoke January 21-24!

Lots of cool stuff up for grabs at the Avalanche Canada online auction!

FREE THIS WEDNESDAY! Set yourself up for success this winter by learning how to use the avalanche and weather forecasts, the Mountain Information Network and ho...w to find the education you need to become more #AvySavvy . You can register for the event here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/1943257469995158028 To see the season full season webinar line up check here: https://www.avalanche.ca//avalanche-canada-will-be-hosting #AvCan See more

A bit about Mountain Addicts owner & guide Melissa Makepeace. . I was a late bloomer and didn’t learn to ski until after university at the age of 23. In 2008 I started working with the Fernie Ski Patrol and did a season in NZ in 2009 as well. In 2013 I started tail guiding at @islandlakelodge which is a cat-skiing operation in Fernie, and in 2014 I completed the Canadian Avalanche Association Level 2 course. I was really lucky to have amazing mentors and friends who encourag...ed me to pursue guiding certification and in 2016 I completed the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides Apprentice Ski Guide program. After completing the ACMG ASG program I spent a winter ski touring guiding in Japan, and also got my first few weeks of heli-ski guiding experience @lastfrontierheli where I now work every winter. I have also done some guiding for the Alpine Club of Canada and other ski touring operations. I really enjoy teaching the @avalanchecanada AST curriculum and started Mountain Addicts in 2016 and now teach about 100 students every year in Fernie. Mountain Addicts has 3 instructors, so I don’t teach them all! Getting out with women is a definitely one of my passions. I volunteered with the Fernie Girl Guides this past winter, teaching companion rescue. I’m also an ambassador for Icelantic Skis and look forward to the annual Women’s Weekend. I am also supported by @rab.equipment @elevationshowcase and @xspexworld Looking forward is a little daunting right now, but I hope to teach courses and get out ski touring guiding in Fernie more this winter. I’m also working hard toward the final exam this coming December.

What a trooper! Josh may not have experienced the legendary Fernie powder, but he certainly was all smiles, all day. Josh kept the guide entertained singing away on the up-track near Mammoth Head today #skifernie #ferniestoke #tourismfernie #skiuphill #earnyourturns #adventureski #backcountry #backcountryskiing #skitour #skitouring

There are two spots open on the AST 1 course in Fernie January 25-26!

https://mountainconditions.ca//crusts-and-wind-slabs-ast-2

It's not too late! There are 3 spots left on the AST 1 course tomorrow!

FREE THIS WEDNESDAY! Set yourself up for success this winter by learning how to use the avalanche and weather forecasts, the Mountain Information Network and ho...w to find the education you need to become more #AvySavvy . You can register for the event here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/1943257469995158028 To see the season full season webinar line up check here: https://www.avalanche.ca//avalanche-canada-will-be-hosting #AvCan See more

A bit about Mountain Addicts owner & guide Melissa Makepeace. . I was a late bloomer and didn’t learn to ski until after university at the age of 23. In 2008 I started working with the Fernie Ski Patrol and did a season in NZ in 2009 as well. In 2013 I started tail guiding at @islandlakelodge which is a cat-skiing operation in Fernie, and in 2014 I completed the Canadian Avalanche Association Level 2 course. I was really lucky to have amazing mentors and friends who encourag...ed me to pursue guiding certification and in 2016 I completed the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides Apprentice Ski Guide program. After completing the ACMG ASG program I spent a winter ski touring guiding in Japan, and also got my first few weeks of heli-ski guiding experience @lastfrontierheli where I now work every winter. I have also done some guiding for the Alpine Club of Canada and other ski touring operations. I really enjoy teaching the @avalanchecanada AST curriculum and started Mountain Addicts in 2016 and now teach about 100 students every year in Fernie. Mountain Addicts has 3 instructors, so I don’t teach them all! Getting out with women is a definitely one of my passions. I volunteered with the Fernie Girl Guides this past winter, teaching companion rescue. I’m also an ambassador for Icelantic Skis and look forward to the annual Women’s Weekend. I am also supported by @rab.equipment @elevationshowcase and @xspexworld Looking forward is a little daunting right now, but I hope to teach courses and get out ski touring guiding in Fernie more this winter. I’m also working hard toward the final exam this coming December.

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https://www.avalanche.ca//avalanche-canada-shutting-down-f The Avalanche Canada shut-down includes the Mountain Information Network. Stay safe.