Awareness Programs
This introductory Avalanche Skills Training course is for anyone planning on going into the backcountry. Basic avalanche phenomena and safe mountain travel are discussed, practiced and taught by our Pro Patrol who follows the curriculum established by the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA). The AST Level 1 is the prerequisite for the AST Level 2 and for continued training in professional and industry avalanche courses offered by the CAA.
Ages: 16+
Dates:
December 18-19, 2010
January 8-9, 2011
January 22-23, 2011
February 5-6, 2011
February 26-27, 2011
March 17-18, 2011
March 22-23, 2011
April 2-3, 2011
Course Fees: $218.00 - Minimum group of 4, Maximum group of 16
Note: All program participants will be asked to sign a Release of Liability Waiver prior to the start of the course. Participants under the age of 19 will need to have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver on their behalf. Participants must be at least 16 years of age.
To register for this course, please call our reservations desk at 250.814.5060 or toll free at 1.866.373.4754 extension #7216.
This course consists of 8 hours of indoor training along with 3.5 days of on snow practical training. The goal of the course is to present candidates with intermediate decision making skills in relation to avalanche hazard recognition and trips into the backcountry. Our Pro Patrol will provide training that is within the curriculum established by the Canadian Avalanche Association.
Ages: 16+
Dates:
January 27-30, 2011
March 28-31, 2011
Additional course dates can be scheduled upon request.
Course Fees: $518.00 - Minimum group of 4, Maximum group of 8
Note: All program participants will be asked to sign a Release of Liability Waiver prior to the start of the course. Participants under the age of 19 will need to have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver on their behalf.
To register for this course, please call our reservations desk at 250.814.5060 or toll free at 1.866.373.4754 extension #7216.
A very basic intro into the use of beacons and probes for those that have just purchased new gear or are thinking about getting their own. This course will take place in and around the beacon park. The objective of the course is to show people how to use their equipment effectively and how to be systematic when searching.
Age: 13+
Times: Half Day: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Full Day: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (with a 45 minute break for lunch)
Price: $48.00 Half Day, or $88.00 Full Day - Minimum of 3 people
Equipment: Bring your own or rent the necessary equipment from our Rental Shop.
To register for this course, please call our reservations desk at 250.814.5060 or toll free at 1.866.373.4754 extension #7216.
A very basic intro into the use of shovels for those that have just purchased new gear or are thinking about getting their own. This course will take place in and around the beacon park. The objective of the course is to show people how to use their equipment effectively and how to be systematic when digging.
Age: 13+
Times: 9:00 am or 12:00 pm start time
Price: $28.00 - Minimum 3 people
Equipment: Bring your own shovel or rent the necessary equipment from our Rental Shop.
To register for this course, please call our reservations desk at 250.814.5060 or toll free at 1.866.373.4754 extension #7216.
A very basic intro into the formation of snow crystals and their effect on the snow pack. This course is designed for those that have just purchased new gear or are thinking about getting their own. This course will take place in and around the beacon park. The objective of the course is to show people how to recognize different types of layering in the snow and what causes it.
Age: 13+
Times: 9:00 am or 12:00 pm start time
Price: $28.00 - Minimum 3 people
To register for this course, please call our reservations desk at 250.814.5060 or toll free at 1.866.373.4754 extension #7216.
This program combines all of our awareness packages for a full day experience that will give guests a basic intro to backcountry safety.
Age: 13+ (Guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Times: 9:00 am
Price: $138 - Minimum 3 people
Equipment: Bring your own gear or rent the necessary equipment from our Rental Shop.
To register for this course, please call our reservations desk at 250.814.5060 or toll free at 1.866.373.4754 extension #7216.