The Blizzard uptrack

The uptrack guides progression from intro to advanced levels.

Beginner

  1. AST 1 (Avalanche Skills Training Level 1)

    • Learn basic avalanche safety and rescue skills, this is a great way to start your backcountry journey.

  2. Alpine Navigation

    • Learn how to navigate in alpine environments with a map/compass and GPS.

  3. Intro Tours

    • Learn how to skin uphill effectively and build on the skills you learned from the AST 1.

Intermediate

  1. AST 2 (Avalanche Skills Training Level 2)

    • Gain more advanced techniques and build from the AST 1.

  2. Intro to Ski Mountaineering

    • Learn technical ski mountaineering skills.

  3. Intermediate Tours

    • Apply advanced avalanche and navigation skills in more challenging tours.

Alpine backcountry Wilderness First Aid

  • We strongly believe that having first aid knowledge is essential in the backcountry. This course will prepare you to handle emergencies in remote areas, boosting your confidence for safe travel.

    Check out - Survive First Aid

Advanced

  1. Intro to Glacier Travel

    • Learn safe travel on glaciers and crevasse rescue.

  2. Snow Camping

    • Develop winter camping skills.

  3. Advanced Tours

    • Go to the steepest lines and hardest climbs Australia has to offer.

Summary

This pathway ensures clients build their skills progressively, starting with basic avalanche safety training, and then gradually advancing towards mastering the art of backcountry skiing and boarding, Each step along the way is meticulously designed to prepare you for increasingly complex and exhilarating adventures in the untamed backcountry.