As many of you throughout the country are transitioning from
winter to spring, trading ski boots and ice axes for rock shoes and crash
pads. I had the pleasure of extending my season and continuing my guide
education in Pemberton British Columbia on the American Mountain Guides Association
Ski Exam. The Ski Exam is the eight day culmination
of the ski track and candidates are assessed and certified at the IFMGA
standard in addition to furthering our general education. Candidates come to the exam with a large
amount experience, not to mention all the course work including a 12-day Ski
Guide Course, 10-day Advanced Ski Guide Course and Aspirant Exam, a 4-day AIARE
Level II, and a 5-day AIARE Level III. That’s
31 days of professional development not to mention in house guide trainings, personal
training days and days with actual clients.
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Coming up one of our many technical challenges during our heli day! Photo Amos Whiting
Gear
I couldn't live with out; P.A.S Pro Airbag pack, Barryvox pulse, Fast
lock probes, Ultimate Hoody softshell jacket, Alyeska GTX Pro jacket and
most importantly the Alyeska GTX Pro Realization pant. Having the built
in harness worked amazing for everything from quick rappels to crevasse
rescue. |
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