Canadian Ski Guide Association / CSGA

11/22/2023

Any multi talented ski guides out there? This may be an opportunity for you!

*NEW LINK!* The Canadian Avalanche Association is looking for a new partner to work on the InfoEx Software Development. If this seems like the job for you, head tohttps://cdn.ymaws.com/www.avalancheassociation.ca/resource/resmgr/infoex/2023/caa_infoex_rfp.pdf to learn more.

11/17/2023

All of our love and condolences to Paula, Sammy, Gabby and Freesia as well as Kieren's Cat Skiing at Big Red Cats - Rossland / Red Mountain BC family. Kieren was hugely supportive of the CSGA and gave many a young Kootenay guide their start in our industry. An advocate for hard work, training, mentorship, safety and innovative practices, Kieren will be greatly missed.

11/02/2023

It's CPD week and today is the CSGA's turn to host! We just finished our first presentation from Tyson Rettie, CSGA guide and Avalanche Canada forecaster in his journey to adapt his career to severe vision loss. A story of courage and inspiration. Check out his film https://youtu.be/Mh7byu1nTto?si=2zsyTR78u50drVpT
Braille Mountain Initiative
Canadian Ski Guide Association / CSGA

04/22/2023

A great summary of the winter in BC so far from Avalanche Canada
A season not soon forgotten and one that we will continue to learn from. It's not over yet, stay vigilant, especially when it does start to warm up - whenever that may be!

The deep persistent problem has dominated our messaging this season and has been the suspected avalanche problem in ten (83%) of this season’s fatalities. As we near the end of this unusual winter, let’s look back at the weather and snowpack conditions that formed this problem and kept it firmly...

04/15/2023

Looking to volunteer for a great organization? Our partner organization the Canadian Avalanche Association is looking for a new public representative on its board.

The CAA is Canada’s self-regulating association of Avalanche Professionals and Practitioners. The CAA’s board has two public reps that ensure the organization operates in the public interest. They are seeking candidates for election at their AGM on May 2. Individuals with experience in law, larger non-profits, self-regulating professions, finance, or organizational development are encouraged to apply. For more information visit: https://www.avalancheassociation.ca/page/CAABoardofDirectorsPublicRepresentativePositions2023

04/05/2023

Good luck to all the .ski.guide.association students atlake.lodge CSGI Level 1 course embarking on exams the the next next couple days - you got this! And thanks to Keefer Lake Lodge for being an incredible
host and supporter of CSGI courses!

04/03/2023

All you lucky Canadian Ski Guide Association / CSGA members who ordered one of these snazzy Arc'teryx Atom Hoodys with the CSGA logo - they are on the way! Depending on where you are in the world you should have it in 10 days to 3 weeks... technically!

01/28/2023

Thanks The Avalanche Hour for spreading the word about education and professional opportunities in the mountains. The Canadian Ski Guide Association / CSGA is growing and creating so many opportunities for our members and future students at such a rapid pace that we could do a whole new podcast on recent updates! www.canskiguide.com

01/24/2023

These fine plaques are on the way to operations around BC that have .ski.guide.association guides working for them. CSGA guides work at 99% of heli and cat operators in BC, with many in senior roles and management. Our guides also work in other beautiful places like New Zealand, Japan, Iceland, Alaska, the lower 48, Chile and Argentina to name a few.
Want one for your lodge or operation? Email [email protected] and we'll set you up! Thanks for supporting your guides and the CSGA. Want to take a course? Check out www.canskiguide.com

01/21/2023

https://go.rallyup.com/2023climb-a-thon/Campaign/Details
Check out this amazing project from Braille Mountain Initiative - the 3rd annual Climb a Thon. Awesome prizes and the funds raise support blind skiers, not only providing accessibility but AST education as well. Get your climb on from Jan 15-Feb 28 and help create access for everyone to the beautiful backcountry. Use the link to sign up.
Canadian Ski Guide Association / CSGA .ski.guide.association Braille Mountain Initiative

01/13/2023

See your line? Come lay it down this spring! Due to popular demand the Canadian Ski Guide Association / CSGAis offering a second Level 2 CSGI course, April 14-24 in Blue River, BC. Get your application in by Jan 14 and we'll hope to see you there! Apply here: https://canskiguide.com/course-dates-application/

01/13/2023

If you started work in early december, you're probably about a 1/3 of the way through! Don't forget to check your transceiver batteries...and your personal battery. So far we've had dark days, -30C , + too much C at ridgetops, facets, depth hoar, surface hoar, crusts and we're missing about 2 m of snow according to coastal snow pillows. we're also working, people are coming to ski, we get to take them and it's getting lighter out later every day!
The Stress Continuum is an awesome tool for you to check in with and gauge where you are stress wise as we wend through the winter and navigate a fickle Mother Nature and all she has to offer. If you find yourself creeping up the scale, take a breath, identify what you can take off your plate to lighten your load and do something that makes you feel good. Most of all; know your team, your co workers and your friends are there if you need them.
If you feel yourself getting overloaded with the PWL's remember, it's just skiing.
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