It is our mission to provide an unparalleled, outdoor winter experience to Summit’s middle and high school student population in an after-school setting. Students will learn how to operate their ski touring gear, proper uphill touring techniques, proper gear transitions, and downhill ski travel on light touring gear. We will provide lightweight touring gear for up to 40 students per session and conduct on-hill practices twice per week during the school week with a certified coach. Upon completion of the training block, students will be able to participate in a professionally guided, Avalanche Level 1 backcountry class and use their gear in real backcountry conditions. In addition, as students become more proficient with their gear and technique, they will have the opportunity to enroll in the local, youth ski mountaineering race series.