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So you've been out touring a few times but now you want to check out some new zones and learn a bit more about how to safely duck the ropes of Revelstoke? Come along with Arc'teryx Athlete, Izzy Lynch and guide, Sara Howatt, to learn all about the local snowpack, their favourite spots, and ride some great lines.
A fun day of backcountry laps with friends, learning more about the lines of RMR's backcountry. This day will be about getting multiple laps in and working on building your backcountry toolkit with other intermediate backcountry skiers and snowboarders.
- Comfortable riding on a double-black run on a North American resort
-Â Experience backcountry riding in a variety of conditions and terrain, including powder, variable, and marginal conditions.
- AST 1 or other equivalent certification.
What's included
- A full day of guided riding in the slackcountry of Revelstoke Mountain Resort.
- Your first beer/drink back at Revelation lodge for debrief and Après.
- A swag bag with goodies from Arc'teryx Kelowna and our event partners.
What's Not (and required):
- Lift ticket, though we do have access to lift tickets at 50% off for those without a season's pass.
- Backcountry ski/board set-up.
- Avalanche safety kit, including beacon, probe, and shovel.
- Food while you are out on the hill.
While most Calgary kids Izzy’s age were riding the lifts and hitting gates, the Lynch family was busy building a backcountry lodge in British Columbia, an experience that fostered Izzy’s love for wild spaces at a young age. Although Izzy did race and compete at an international level, it was the feeling of freedom that she found in the isolated mountains at the lodge that always drove her. Now a mother, she shares those same values with her own child. As a storyteller, Izzy’s craft is to merge skiing with those kismet moments she has in remote areas, sharing different narratives of herself and others pushing their boundaries. There is no boundary for her art, as she prefers to take a holistic approach, merging all facets of her life from skiing, child rearing, filmmaking, and writing to include even the daily mundane details.
Sara Howatt is a ski and climbing guide based in Canmore, Alberta. Originally from Revelstoke, BC, Sara developed her passion for skiing and the outdoors from a young age. During the winter months, she guides for CMH Heli-Skiing and leads ski touring trips. Sara thrives on long days in the mountains, whether on the skin track or rock face, and values the connections she builds along the way.
