One of the frequently asked questions we get at KBG is: When will I be ready to take the AST-2? Ultimately the decision rests in your hands and should be in line with your backcountry goals and experience. In this post, we aim to help your decision by providing you with information that may help. Students should consider the following ...
Why This Season is Perfect for Your AST 2 Avalanche Course
Winter is here, and with a La Niña weather pattern in play, we have a great start to the season and we hope it continues. If you dream of making the most of this incredible winter, there's no better time to level up your backcountry skills with...
5 Reasons You Should Take the Lodge-Based AST 2 with Kootenay Backcountry Guides
If you're serious about backcountry skiing or snowboarding, mastering avalanche safety is non-negotiable. The Lodge-Based AST 2 course isn't just another class—it's an immersive experience that will boost your confidence, sharpen your decision-making...
10 Essential Steps to Prepare for Ski Touring Season
As the leaves change and temperatures drop, the anticipation of ski touring season and winter adventures grows. To make the most of your time on the slopes and in the backcountry, it's crucial to prepare ahead of time. From fine-tuning your fitness t...
Introducing the "Backcountry Insights Blog": Your Autumn Reading Companion
Ah, fall – the season of crisp mountain air and recent rainfall. It's a time when my thoughts inevitably turn to winter. I can imagine you, too, are deep in dreams of light, fluffy powder on pristine mountain slopes, eagerly anticipating that first s...
Spring Basecamp April 2022
Between April 6th and 10th, we were fortunate to complete a five day and four-night helicopter access basecamp in the North Monashees with return Kootenay Backcountry Guests. This was their second winter basecamp with us. Our trip took place in a remote valley in British Columbia that is not often visited. The remote nature and spectacu...
Mountain Conditions Report - Wapta Bow to Yoho April 2023
Trip Summary: I recently completed the Bow to Yoho Traverse with practicum student Kyle Gorenko in 5-days with 6 guests. We traveled from Bow parking to Monarch Campground. The weather overall was favorable for fast travel, incredible views, and quality skiing, with pow to be found on East to Southeast aspects up to 3000m. Coverage on the gla...
2021/2022 Season Recap & Highlights
On April 18, 2022, Lead Guide Judson Wright with practicum Kyle Gorenko, and six guests hit the parking lot at the bottom of the Yoho Valley in Yoho National Park after completing the Bow/Yoho Traverse. This hut to hut traverse concluded KBG's 2021-22 season. We would like to take a moment and thank all of our guests and students for ma...