|
The Canadian
Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS)
is a volunteer based organization having
as its main objective, assisting individuals
with a disability to lead richer and fuller
lives through active participation in recreational
and competitive snow skiing and snowboarding.
The course teaches the basics of instructing
people with disabilities including techniques
to teach sight impaired or limited mobility
individuals. For more information
go to www.disabledskiing.ca
Recreational Avalanche
Course
A 2.5 day course specifically for skiers and
snowboarders, involving a mix of theory and practical
skills to teach you basic safety knowledge for
winter backcountry travel. Learn about formation
of avalanches, factors affecting snow-pack, route
finding, safety equipment usage, snow-pack observation
and assessment, as well as enjoy a few turns
in the backcountry.
Participants must be at least an intermediate
skier or snowboarder.
USEFUL LINKS For
more information go to:
CSIA www.snowpro.com
CASI www.casi-acms.com
CSCF www.snowpro.com/cscf/
CADS www.disabledskiing.ca
Recreational Avalanche Course www.whistlerguides.com
|
