Date 08/10/2019
Topic Pre-Ski Season CPD
Type Core CPD
Convenor Nick Kekus
Venue Backcountry UK, The Sorting House, Wharfebank Mills, Ilkley Road, Otley, W. Yorkshire. LS21 3JP.
Duration (start and finish time. minimum 6 hours) 9.30am to 04.30pm

Cost There will be a small cost, paid on the day approx £10-15 depending on numbers

About To start off the ski season 2019/20 and an opportunity for practical and technical theory input from some of the leading people within the Backcountry Skiing Industry.
There is to be a small cost (£10-15) depending on numbers, this will be announced via Yammer.
Outline Programme with approximate times:


09.30 – 10.00am - Welcome and refreshments
Meet at Backcountry UK shop

10.30 – 1200 - Update of ski equipment.
Phil Evans from Backcountry UK to lead with a focus on:
• Current touring equipment developments.
• Boot/binding compatibility issues
In addition, there will be a trade representative presenting current equipment developments, details to follow.

1200-1300- Working Lunch
Bring a packed lunch in-order to continue discussion building on the morning presentation. Opportunity to further inspect equipment within the shop.

13.00 – 1430 - Management of Clients ski equipment by Guides.
Nigel Shepherd will lead and will include:
• Binding setup and adjustment
• EN Standards used in Ski equipment applicable to Guides in their day to day work with clients.
• Appraisal of binding used in accidents and considerations with selection and advice.

1430 – 1530 - Current Ski Guiding Issues.
Al Powell will lead on issues such as:
• Smartphones and electronics,
• Ropes
• Airbags
• Topical ski guiding issues

1530 - 1630 - Wash-up on the day and general discussion.
Open forum on issues brought up by members attending.

Attendance (to whom available) All BMG Members
CPD Points Value 1 point
Places available 20
Please book via MTUK CMS
Advertised on Yammer No
Date of Approval 31/05/2019
Area of Approval Lakes & Other Areas
Method of Approval Area Meeting

Start

08/10/2019 09:30

End

08/10/2019 16:30

Total Days

1

Maximum Bookings

20

Bookings

20

Venue

The Sorting House, Wharfebank Mills

Town

Ilkley Road

County

West Yorkshire

Postcode

LS21 3JP

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

53.90320

Longitude

-1.70541

Name

British Mountain Guides

Phone

07703 462715

Email