This sample itinerary gives you an idea of what to expect during your YES Program. Please note that there may be changes week to week during your course, and the optional activities are always subject to change. Each Sunday we will share the specific weekly schedule for that week, and we publish it online so you can always have it at your fingertips.
WEEK 1 – Ride Improvement Week
Week 1 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Arrival Day | Arrange boarding gear and pick up pass – prepare for first day on snow. |
| Sunday | 8:15am – Meet at Longhorn Patio for Guiding day/group split | |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY |
6:00pm – Boot Fitting at McCoos |
| Wednesday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | |
| Thursday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
FUN VIDEO DAY |
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| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 2 – LEVEL 1 TRAINING / PREP
Week 2 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – 3:00pm – Prior Factory Tour |
| Sunday | 8:15am – Workshop/Training – Meet at Longhorn | |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 2:00pm – Equipment tuning clinic – Profile |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY |
6:00pm – Injury prevention course |
| Wednesday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | |
| Thursday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
FUN VIDEO DAY |
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| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 3 – CASI LEVEL 1 EXAM
Week 3 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – 3:00pm – Anyone for Bungee Jumping? |
| Sunday | 8:15am – Workshop/Training – Meet at Longhorn | |
| Monday | 8:30am – CASI Level 1 Exam | |
| Tuesday | 8:30am – CASI Level 1 Exam | |
| Wednesday | 8:30am – CASI Level 1 Exam | Exam results – location and time TBA |
| Thursday | REST DAY | |
| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler Mountain expression day – come dressed up! |
4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function Whistler Village |
WEEK 4 – ADVANCED RIDE IMPROVEMENT
Week 4 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – Snowmobiling |
| Sunday | 8:15am – Workshop/Training – Meet at Longhorn | |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY |
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| Wednesday | Rest Day | |
| Thursday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
FUN VIDEO DAY |
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| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 5 – ADVANCED RIDE IMPROVEMENT
Week 5 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – YES Amazing Race |
| Sunday | 8:15am – Workshop/Training – Meet at Longhorn | 6:30pm – Optional Activity – Fire & Ice show |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY |
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| Wednesday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | |
| Thursday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler
FUN VIDEO DAY |
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| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 6 – ADVANCED RIDE IMPROVEMENT
Week 6 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – Snowmobiling |
| Sunday | 8:15am – Workshop/Training – Meet at Longhorn | |
| Monday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | |
| Tuesday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler TECHNICAL VIDEO DAY |
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| Wednesday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | |
| Thursday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler FUN VIDEO DAY |
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| Friday | 9:30am – Meet Pro Instructor at Roundhouse Lodge Whistler | 4:00pm Week Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
WEEK 7 – AST LEVEL 1 – BACKCOUNTRY COURSE
Week 7 |
On-Snow Activities |
Off-Snow Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Rest Day – Group house clean-up | Optional Group Activity – Canucks vs Maple Leaf in Vancouver |
| Sunday | 8:15am – Workshop/Training – Meet at Longhorn | |
| Monday | AST Level 1 – Avalanche Safety Training Course | |
| Tuesday | AST Level 1 – Avalanche Safety Training Course | |
| Wednesday | AST Level 1 – Avalanche Safety Training Course | |
| Thursday | Rest Day – group house clean-up | |
| Friday | Backcountry day !!! | 4:00pm Final Wrap-up Après Function – Fun Video Whistler Village |
| Saturday | Departure Day |
