Rob Coppolillo

Since humans could walk, we’ve been summiting mountains.  Alpine climbing is one of the purest and most rewarding experiences you could have in the great outdoors. Nothing beats the rush of pushing your body and mind in a spectacular montane environment. It’s not only about reaching the top, though. It’s about being one with the wilderness. About learning to respect the mountain and the legacy of those that came before. Getting to know the person on the other side of that rope, as well as yourself. However, going from non-climber nor weekend cragger to peak bagger is no small feat. If you don’t want your ascent to go downhill, you’ll need to learn challenging movement techniques, master a wide variety of gear, garner extensive experience on variable terrain, and much more. We don’t want to leave you aspiring alpinists hanging, which is why we’re hosting a FREE WEBINAR on starting and progressing your alpine climbing! Learn how to take your first steps into the world of alpine climbing, as well as advance your alpine skills to the next level, from an expert IFMGA guide with years of experience leading expeditions all over the world. With good fundamentals and a well-laid-out progression plan, nothing can stop you from reaching your peak!

Skiers of the world, rejoice! After two years, Japan is finally opening its borders and the island of Hokkaido is ready to share its iconic powder with the rest of us. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to earn your turns on the mountains of Japan, and whether Japow really lives up to the hype, this is just the webinar for you. All of your burning questions and more have been answered by our two expert hosts, Rob Coppolillo and Pawel Kunachowicz, as they discussed preparations for their upcoming adventure in the northernmost province of Japan. No topic was left untouched—hot springs, cozy huts, succulent sushi, and of course, the deepest snow on Earth! For Pawel, this was his 12th season in Japan, while Rob was guiding there for the first time. Rob had a lot of questions, so check out this one-hour session to hear all about ski touring in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Imagine shredding a mixture of soft Arctic powder and perfect spring corn on an awesome summit-to-sea run you just discovered. At the same time, a multi-course dinner is laid out for you on a 150-foot yacht under the midnight sun. It’s easy to see why guide Rob Coppolillo loves his day job. Starting from Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost permanently inhabited settlement, Rob takes his passengers island-hopping in search of the best possible skiing. From low-angle lines and mild open bowls to long spines and 50-degree technical chutes, the options are as vast as the Arctic ocean. But the fun doesn’t stop off the slopes—between runs, they’re gliding on a luxurious schooner, enjoying delicacies prepared by a private chef, and meeting the occasional polar bear. After a two-year layover, Rob is finally back for another Svalbard tour—and the 2022 dates have sold out in a heartbeat! If you want to learn why Svalbard is one of the best-hidden secrets of European skiing, check out this FREE WEBINAR and find out from an internationally licensed mountain guide and the author of The Ski Guide Manual.

Heading into the backcountry this season requires that skiers know the risks and how to safely manage them, especially in avalanche terrain. If you’re new to backcountry skiing, let internationally licensed mountain guide Rob Coppolillo teach you what you need to consider before leaving the groomers behind. From the avalanche courses you need to take to the safety gear you need to invest in to how to stay risk aware, Rob shareed with you some basic tools you can use on your backcountry journey. This is not a replacement for formal avalanche education, but a primer on how to get started raising your level of awareness. With a little effort, humility, and willingness to learn, anyone can become a backcountry skier, and Rob will teach you about the importance of heading out with a guide and how they can help you prepare for backcountry adventuring in a safe way. Rob is the author of The Ski Guide Manual: Advanced Techniques for the Backcountry, as well as an AIARE Level 1 & 2 Instructor. His guidebooks are what guides turn to for info, so there is no better teacher than him! Find out how you can safely experience the magic of backcountry powder with the help of Rob Coppolillo.

Whether you’re fresh off the groomers or have plenty of backcountry experience under your belt, avalanche education should be a lifelong quest. Take your backcountry savvy to the next level with internationally licensed mountain guide and guidebook author Rob Coppolillo. Check out his free webinar and find out what you’ll gain from this deep-dive AIARE Level 2 course and what makes Ymir Lodge your one-stop shop for honing avalanche safety skills and shredding sublime BC pow. With this backcountry skiing season under wraps, this is the perfect opportunity to start brainstorming on how to make the next one even better. If you want to make the most out of your future days in the backcountry, learn how to stay up-to-date with your avy education and get tips from the author of guidebooks other guides turn to for info, check out this free webinar!

Heading into the backcountry this season requires that skiers know the risks and how to safely manage them, especially in avalanche terrain. If you’re new to backcountry skiing, let internationally licensed mountain guide Rob Coppolillo teach you what you need to consider before leaving the groomers behind. From the avalanche courses you need to take to the safety gear you need to invest in to how to stay risk aware, in this Adventure Talk video, Rob shared with you some basic tools you can use on your backcountry journey. Rob focused this Adventure Talk on the one thing that every backcountry skier needs to learn — avalanche awareness and avoidance. This is not a replacement for formal avalanche education, but a primer on how to get started raising your level of awareness. With a little effort, humility, and willingness to learn, anyone can become a backcountry skier, and Rob will teach you about the importance of heading out with a guide and how they can help you prepare for backcountry adventuring in a safe way. Rob is the author of The Ski Guide Manual: Advanced Techniques for the Backcountry, as well as an AIARE Level 1 & 2 Instructor. His guidebooks are what guides turn to for info, so there is no better teacher than him! Sign up to get the video and find out how you can safely experience the magic of backcountry powder with the help of Rob Coppolillo.