Backcountry LeadershipGrades 5 - 12
LEARN HOW TO EXPLORE THE BACKCOUNTRY SAFELY
With mountains and vast backcountry all around us, the Sea to Sky corridor offers endless wilderness to explore. This program offers an opportunity to venture into our backcountry trails under the guidance of our education team.
Students will cover a selection of the topics below. The Sea to Sky Gondola Education Guide leading your group will determine which topics will be taught depending on the weather, size and age of the group.
| Topic | Objectives |
| Hiking 101 | Imagine you are heading out for a hike in the backcountry. How to prepare? Learn about planning and packing for a safe day hike in the backcountry. |
| Avalanche Awareness | Another essential part of planning a safe day out includes route planning and weather. We examine types of snow, types of hazards, and risk assessments in planning outdoor adventures. |
| Wilderness First Aid | Your day in the backcountry has been going great until one member of the group falls and is now injured! Learn to treat a medical emergency in the outdoors. Build and use an improvised stretcher to carry your friend to safety. |
| Shelter Building | Even with the best intentions things in the backcountry don’t always go to plan! Explore the skills and techniques needed to build a good shelter. Will your shelter keep you warm and dry, or will you be wet and cold as the rain comes in? |