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Welcome to Inverness Backcountry Snowsports Club.
The IBSC aims to be an all round snowsports club for all ages with a particular focus on backcountry skiing, ski touring and other backcountry snowsports. Snowboarders are welcome. A range of activities is organised throughout the skiing season to cater for all abilities. The broad aim of the club is to provide a forum to meet, share interests, enjoy and develop skills in back country, Skiing and Ski Touring and other Snowsports.
We do welcome beginners and we hope that those new learn from those more experienced. Non-members are welcome to attend up to two meets to see what the Club is all about and after that they should join. If you are unsure about back country please read New to backcountry article and A day out on the hill.
Membership cost £23 per year with discounts.
Our Programme is full of exciting activities which should take us to different places. We also have an active membership who get out on the hills whenever conditions allow.
New to backcountry?
You must be able to ski or board to come on Club trips, events and outings. We say this for everyones' safety and to avoid the situation of someone arriving at the top of a slope without the ability to descend it in control. The Club does not provide ski instruction.
IBSC trips are not guided or led by instructors. Each participant is responsible for their own safety and we all look after ourselves. That said, we pool skills and resources so that those new to back country action are able to come out with the support of those more experienced. Club trips are 'group efforts' and obviously we look out for each other. However, given how quickly you can get places on skis and how fast the weather can change being able to look after yourself if you get misplaced on the hill is very important.
