BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv7.32.0//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://summitmountainguides.com/ X-WR-CALNAME:Summit Mountain Guides X-WR-CALDESC:ACMG Mountain Guides: Nelson BC, Rockies, Alps : Ski Touring, Hiking, Mountaineering, Climbing. X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Vancouver BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T030000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=03;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-5648d7fb4f1ea9a69fd10fccacd7d007@summitmountainguides.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261214T080000 DURATION:PT9H DTSTAMP:20221105T205641Z RDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261214T080000,20270118T080000,20270208T080000 CREATED:20221105 LAST-MODIFIED:20260827 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:20 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Managing Avalanche Terrain DESCRIPTION:MAT – Managing Avalanche Terrain\n1-Day Field-Based Skills Expansion Course\nReady to take your terrain management skills to the next level? The Managing Avalanche Terrain (MAT) course is a 1-day, field-based course designed to build on the terrain assessment and decision-making skills introduced in AST 1.\nWith the support of a professional guide, you’ll gain hands-on experience planning and executing a full day of backcountry travel—applying your knowledge in real-world terrain.\nCourse Highlights:\n\n\nIn-depth focus on terrain recognition and travel techniques\n\n\nSupport from an experienced ACMG or CAA-certified guide\n\n\nFull backcountry day focused on safe route planning and execution\n\n\nReal-time decision-making in varied snow and terrain conditions\n\n\nA fun, practical, and confidence-building day, the MAT is ideal for recreational backcountry users looking to make more informed terrain choices.\nCourse Options:\n\n\nAdd-on to an AST 1 course to create an AST 1+ experience\n\n\nOr take it as a stand-alone course if you’ve already completed AST 1\n\n\n\nBuild confidence. Make better decisions. Explore with greater awareness.\n\nFor more info or to register, scroll down or get in touch.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Itinerary\n \n \n \n \n \n The MAT is a full day based out in the field at a local ski touring venue. We will meet at pre-determine location at 8am and wrap up the day by 4:30pm.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prerequisites\n \n \n \n \n \n Intermediate Backcountry Skills / Intermediate to Advanced Downhill Skiing Skills. (avalanche safety equipment, touring equipment, and/or Split board required). Successful completion of Avalanche Skills Level 1.\nStudents are responsible to self evaluate their skills as groups need to be matched together based on prior experience and ability. Please contact us to discuss your background and what kind of course would suit you best.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equipment\n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry Touring & Avalanche Skills Equipment List\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n This course is based in Nelson BC. Field days will occur in the Selkirks Mtns, the local backcountry near Nelson. Details will be given to participants before course start. For a list of possible venues click Nelson Classics.  Feel free to contact us for more information.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Weather\n \n \n \n \n \n Kootenay weather can vary drastically. In winter you expect temperatures to be from -15C to –5C in the day while in spring daily temperatures could rise well above zero. Visibility may be poor or whiteout conditions when snowing heavily or clear on bluebird days. Ensure you are dressed for all variations as temperatures, wind, precipitation can change within the day.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What's Included\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQ\n \n \n \n \n \n Where can I rent Ski touring and safety equipment?\nHere are a few outdoor stores in Nelson that supply good service and quality outdoor equipment and gear rental, please ensure you rent gear well in advance.\nROAM phone 250-354-2056\nValhalla Pure Outfitters phone 250-354-1006\nGericks phone 250-354-4622\nSacred Ride phone 250-354-3831\nWhat transceiver should I use?\nIf you are interested in touring in the backcountry with friends or take one of our courses, it is very important to get a modern “triple antenna digital transceiver” with a marking function. We ask participants to ensure that they have a digital transceiver for the course.\nFor recreational skiers and boarders, we suggest the following beacons: Mammut-Baryvox “Element”, Ortovox “Zoom”, Peeps “Recon” or the Tracker “3” or “S”. For people that moving towards working in the ski industry a more professional “more advanced” beacons is recommended, such as Mammut-Baryvox “Pulse or S”, Ortovox “3+“ or Peeps “guide”, etc.\nSkis, Telemark or Split Boards?\nWhich should you use? If you are a downhill skier then you should use Alpine Touring gear. Only if you are already an advanced Telemark skier or Snowboarder should you bring Telemark or Split Board gear. All types of gear can be rented in Nelson prior to your day trip. There are three types of backcountry systems you can use:\nAlpine Touring skis are essentially downhill skis with a special touring binding which allows the heel to lift whilst going uphill or across the flats and then ‘locks down’ to become a regular downhill safety binding. We recommend this system to anyone with a background of downhill skiing who is not already an advanced telemark skier.\nTelemark skis. These should only be used for this program if you are at least an advanced-intermediate telemark skier with some backcountry experience. This system is more difficult and less forgiving than the others.\nSnowboarding with a Split Board is the most effective way to snowboard in the back country. 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