Welcome to Mountaineers Ski and Back Country

  • FOOTHILLS BSSC - About Us

    The Foothills branch of the Mountaineers serves the greater Seattle community. The Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Committee mission is to provide all levels of winter sports courses and activities for those of you who want to have fun in the snow!

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  • Leaders Application

    Share an adventure! Lead a trip this winter. Take a look at the requirements needed to lead trips. Download the leader application.

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    We are looking for: snowboard leader program marketing, committee treasurer. Contact: Dane or attend our committee meeting!

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Volunteer to lead a trip.  Get outside and share a winter adventure! This is a great way to show your leadership skills and enrich our community with opportunities to have fun in the snow. Trip leader training is comprised of an evening lecture and an on-snow field trip and Level 1 Avalanche training in December (see Avalanche section below). Download the leader application for details.

If you would like to become a ski leader or are currently on the Leaders list but did not complete the training last year, please attend the leaders training course. Leader training and Level 1 Avalanche training will be FREE to any leader who commits to leading three (3) trips this Winter/Spring. Please contact Ed Palushock for more information.

Useful Information: Ski Leadership Course

Dates:
  • Lecture: Thursday, January 15th, 6:30-9pm
  • Field Trip: Sunday, January 25th, 8am-4pm
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Prerequisites: Level 1 Avalanche Course or equivalent.
Required Equipment: None.
Fee: FREE if you commit to leading 3 trips this Winter/Spring.
Sign Up: Click here to sign up: Lecture, Field Trip or by calling 206-284-8484
Contact Info: Ed Palushock ed_wos@yahoo.com.