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Snowsports - The Mountain Project

SNOWSHOE TOURS
$29.00

Enjoy a tour around the Red Mountain Resort beautiful snowshoe loop Tours available Wednesday and Sunday afternoons 1:00- 3:00 pm

Price includes guide and snowshoes

Minimum 2 people for each tour. Must be booked 24 hours in advance

ADVENTURE GUIDES
$49.00-99.00

Rip around the mountain discovering all the awesome inbound stashes, steeps and chutes in this full day tip and turn guided programs.

9am-3pm

2 hour program available for $49.00

Lunch and lift tickets not included

Minimum 2 adventurers required

Must book 24 hours in advance

Notes: Minimum number required for each specialty program. Program do not include lift tickets and rental equipment unless specified. Prices do not include all applicable taxes.

Booking Policy: Full payment is required at the time of booking
Cancellation Policy: Full payment will be reimbursed if cancel more than 48 hours in advance. Cancellations made within 48 hours will not be reimbursed.

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INSTRUCTOR COURSES

Become a certified Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) ski instructor or Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) snowboard instructors this winter at Red Mountain Resort. Already a certified ski or snowboard instructor, come to Red Mountain for other certification courses.

CSIA Ski instructor Level 1
4 days: $349.00

December 8, 9, 15, 16

January 12, 13, 19, 20

February 9,10, 16, 17

March 17, 18, 19, 20

Lift tickets: available for 50% off during course dates

Information: www.snowprobc.com

Registration: Red Snowsports School - snowsports@redresort.com

CSIA Level 2
$620.00

December 17-21

March 17-21

Information & Registration: www.snowprobc.com

CSIA Level 3
$620.00

Exam: March 29-30 $267.00

Information & Registration: www.snowprobc.com

CASI Snowboard Instructor Level 1
3 days: $336.82

December 14, 15, 16

February 1, 2, 3

Lift tickets: available for 50% off during course dates

Information & Registration: www.casi-bc.com

CASI Snowboard Instructor Park Course
2 days: $238.50

February 23, 24

Information & Registration: www.casi-bc.com

CASI Level 2, 3, 4

Information & Registration: www.casi-acms.com

BACKCOUNTRY AND AVALANCHE PROGRAMS

BACKCOUNTRY TRIPS

Experience Red Mountain's backcountry guide with a qualified and educational guide. Trips are available into the lift accessed powder stashes and include your personal guide and a safety instruction session.

Private Backcountry Trip
$179.00

1 adventurer - full day tour

Semi-Private Backcountry Trip
$129.00

2-5 adventurers - full day tour

Group Backcountry Trip
$89.00

Group: 6-12 adventurers

Backcountry guide is provided through RMA (Rossland Mountain Adventures) and Harry Allard: CAA Professional Member, Level 2 Avalanche Technician, 8 years of experience as a Professional Ski Guide and AST 1 Course Instructor.

Note: Prices do not include backcountry touring equipment, lift ticket or lunch. Prices do not include all applicable taxes. Do you need backcountry touring equipment, lift ticket or lunch? We can put together an all-inclusive package for you on your request. Enquire and book at the TMP tmp@redresort.com

RMA Payment: full payment required at booking for Avalanche courses

RMA Cancellation Policy: full refunded if cancel more than 4 weeks in advance, 50% refund if cancel within 4 weeks of start date.

RMA Age restrictions: students under 18 years of age must attend program with parent or guardian or have special permission written and signed on company waiver.

Bookings are made at the Mountain Projects Building
tmp@redresort.com
(250) 362-7384, Ext 235

AVALANCHE SKILLS TRAINING

Gain valuable avalanche training and certification through Avalanche Courses held at Red Mountain Resort. We offer Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 and Level 2 through Rossland Mountain Adventures. For bookings and information contact Snowsports School in the TMP.

Avalanche Skills Training Level 1
$169.00 *

3 day avalanche awareness course for safe backcountry travel

2 evening lectures and 2 full field days

Intermediate tree skiing ability required, good physical condition

Course focuses on avalanche terrain, transceiver use, self rescue techniques, group management, route finding, snowpit analysis and stability tests, hazard recognition and management, navigation, map and compass, winter survival and full rescue scenario.

* Includes CAA AST 1 Student Manual, CAA Avaluator Booklet and card, CAA AST Level 1 Certificate (upon completion)

Dates: December 7-9, December 28-30 2007, February 22-24, February 29-March 2, 2008.

Minimum 5 participants, Maximum 12. Price does not include lift ticket or backcountry travel equipment. Prices do not include all applicable taxes. (This course is a pre-requisite for Avalanche Skills Training Level 2 and the CAA Technician Level 1)

Avalanche Skills Training Level 2
$539.00

4 day advanced avalanche safety training for serious backcountry enthusiasts

3 evening lectures, 4 rigorous field days and 1 overnight in a snow cave

Advanced tree skiing ability and very good physical condition required

Course focuses on in depth theories on mountain process, snow science, meteorology, human and social behaviour, avalanche terrain analysis and management strategies, avalanche rescue and survival technology, winter mountain skills and overnight shelter, advanced navigation and full rescue scenario.

* Includes CAA AST 2 Student Manual, CAA Avaluator Booklet and card, CAA AST Level 2 Certificate (upon completion), 1 night in snow cave, 3 meals and all winter camping equipment

Date: January 8-12, 2008

Minimum 5 participants, Maximum 12. Price does not include lift tickets or backcountry travel equipment. Prices do not include all applicable taxes.

Avalanche course are run through RMA (Rossland Mountain Adventures) and taught by Harry Allard: CAA Professional Member, Level 2 Avalanche Technician, 8 years of experience as a Professional Ski Guide and AST 1 Course Instructor.

" National course standards developed by the CAC " (Canadian Avalanche Centre)

RMA Payment: full payment required at booking for Avalanche courses

RMA Cancellation Policy: full refunded if cancel more than 4 weeks in advance, 50% refund if cancel within 4 weeks of start date.

RMA Age restrictions: students under 18 years of age must attend program with parent or guardian or have special permission written and signed on company waiver.

Backcountry travel equipment required: transceiver, shovel , probe, skis with touring bindings and skins, snowshoes/snowboard with telescopic ski poles, split board with skins, backpack ( 30-40 L for AST 1 and 60 - 70 L for AST 2 ) , warm clothing, headlamp, basic first aid, food and drink. ( no boot packers allowed) optional : first aid kit, snow study kit, repair kit, survival kit. All students must arrive with fitted gear and prepared.

Bookings are made at the Mountain Projects Building
tmp@redresort.com
(250) 362-7384, Ext 235