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Off-piste skiing is emerging in Québec, including in the Chic-Chocs and also in some ski resorts developping “wild” areas. During winter 2012-13, Mountain Equipment Coop (MEC), a leading retailer of outdoor equipement, has recorded a 40% increase in sales of products related to off-piste skiing. In fact, it is estimated that this activity shows about 20% growth per year!
Off-piste skiing refers to skiing, snowboarding and telemark, practiced outside of groomed and patrolled ski areas. Sectors sought can be near lifts, which facilitate the access (out of bound, sidecountry, slackcountry) or in the heart of the remote backcountry (backcountry skiing). However, no matter the location, skiing off-piste presents a higher risk of avalanches as well as other opportunities to get hurt, get lost and have to wait a long time for help to arrive. For the mountain to remain a safe playground, the Avalanche Centre recommends being prepared, having the necessary equipment and knowing how to use it before you go.
The introductory course on avalanche safety (CSA 1) is an essential starting point for improving safety in the backcountry during winter time. This course will teach you the basics of nature and avalanche formation, recognizing risky slopes, how to use available tools, moving safely in the mountains and how to perform a safe rescue.
Voyages de ski de randonnée
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Tohoku, Japan – Ski safari January 10 to 25, 202516 days | 14 nights | 9 days of skiing | Flight | 17 meals
2 other spots available
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Heliski in Revelstoke, British Colombia 3 days of heliskiing January 11 to 18, 20258 days | 7 nights | 2 days of skiing | Flight | 3 days of heliskiing | 14 meals
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Hakuba Valley, Japan January 15 to 26, 202512 days | 10 nights | 6 days of skiing | Flight | 7 meals
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Niseko, Japan January 17 to February 1, 202516 days | 14 nights | 9 days of skiing | Flight | 10 meals
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Eleven Experience Le Miroir, France January 18 to 24, 20256 days | 5 nights | 4 days of skiing | Flight | 10 meals
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Lotte Arai & Hakuba, Japan January 24 to February 8, 202516 days | 14 nights | 9 days of skiing | Flight | 10 meals
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Fernie, British Colombia Departures available in March 20248 days | 7 nights | 5 days of skiing | Flight
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St. Anton, Austria Departures available in January and in March 20249 days | 7 nights | 6 days of skiing | Flight | 14 meals
4 other spots available
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Big White, British Columbia SKGRBIG25JA25 January 25 to February 1, 20258 days | 7 nights | 5 days of skiing | Flight
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Kitzbühel, Austria January 31 to February 8, 20259 days | 7 nights | 6 days of skiing | Flight | 14 meals
7 other spots available
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Soldeu, Andorra January 31 to February 8, 20259 days | 7 nights | 6 days of skiing | Flight | 14 meals
4 other spots available
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Pragelato Sestriere February 1 to 9, 20259 days | 7 nights | 6 days of skiing | Flight | All inclusive
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