Summit Avalanche Consulting
7 2221 Gondola Way V0N1B2 Whistler, BC, Canada

The Summit team was busy at work in the #TRGEO today - Justin and Randy taught a Companion Rescue course to TRSS students and Ryan was working with a corporate team on a CRS course as well! A great day for avalanche education in Tumbler Ridge.

My MIN report from yesterday (21/01/06) in Mt Kostuik/Core Lodge in #trgeo

3 spots left on our AST2 sled based course in Tumbler Ridge in February. DM for details and share . Deadly crew and legendary coast mountain sled guide sharing his knowledge on sleds and terrain and snowpack management !

We have an AST1 coming up Jan 9/10 in collaboration with Mackenzie Morata - Mackenzie Search & Rescue and RCMP. 4 spots left!

Just wrapped up an Awesome Level 2 SKI this week in the Pine Pass. Managed the avalanche hazard - terrain - group dynamics and slayed powder day after day. Cannot wait til the next one!

Check out our site for new courses upcoming in New Year. New weekday dates for Tumbler, Dawson and Mackenzie, BC (including a 1 day Companion Rescue Course). We are booking into early February at this time. Stay safe out there this weekend and over the holidays as conditions have changed and the avalanche hazard has increased!

Winds have been insane for the past many days in North Rockies guys- be careful out there and check the Avalanche Canada bulletin for the North Rockies!

Human triggered avalanches are Very Likely this weekend in Alpine and Treeline elevations for the North Rockies - be careful out there folks!

Our virtual AST1 classroom is rolling! Take the first part of your Avalanche course from the comfort of your own home- at your own pace- your own time. DM us for details!

AVALANCHE SKILLS TRAINING LEVEL 1 SLED Summit Avalanche Consulting is offering an Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 course on Friday Dec 11th and Saturday Dec ...12th from 6p-930p at the Blackcomb Snowmobile Base office The field day will take place on either Saturday December 12th or Sunday December 13th . *Discounts for PMSC riders subsidized by Blackcomb Snowmobile (BSM). See Jeff Drummond, [email protected] the Operations manager of BSM for details regarding PMSC discount. The AST 1 classroom component will be held at Blackcomb Snowmobile Base field office in the Callaghan on Friday Dec 11 from 6p-930p and again on Saturday December 12th from 6p -930p. On Saturday December 12th and Sunday December 13th, the field portion of the course will take place in the Brandywine. The Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 course is designed to provide students with the ability to assess snowpack and terrain to make solid choices in avalanche country on a sled. The field portion of the AST 1 equips riders with the ability to assess the snowpack in real time and make decisions in terms of selecting the right terrain given the snowpack conditions in that given area. The afternoon of the field day will be spent dialing in your avalanche rescue technique in a variety of scenarios and contexts to make you the best riding partner possible. Ryan Shelly, the owner of Summit Avalanche Consulting is a CAA Level 2 Avalanche Forecaster, Professional Member of the Canadian Avalanche Association, sled guide in Whistler/Pemberton and president of the Vancouver Island Avalanche Center For more info on their course offerings, check out: www.summitavalancheconsulting.com

Justin Kruse Summit Avalanche field technician had a look at Core Lodge snowpack and riding quality. Check out the report for his observations and suggestions. We’re happy to announce a continued partnership with the District of Tumbler Ridge to continue to provide up to date snowpack reports for Tumbler Ridge riding areas all winter. Stay tuned for more updates as season and snowfall progresses. #ridetumblerridge #trgeopark

Make sure to always apply a layer of fresh AST2 skill set as you head out to shred off the winter blues. Spots available on our North Rockies level 2! DM for details!