We are currently taking private group bookings.
Please fill out the contact form with a date request.
Want to feel more confident with your rescue skills and equipment?
Did your AST 1 & would like a refresher?
» 1 day course
» Takes place in the backcountry
» Available for Ski / Snowboard or Sled
» To book click book now → choose desired location → select desired dates
» Stay Wild is an Avalanche Canada AST Provider
» Outside & social distancing is maintained
» How to properly prioritize and organize when involved in an avalanche rescue scenario
» Single & multiple burial transceiver searches
» Close proximity & deep burial transceiver searching techniques
» Probing
» Shovelling
» Practice a variety of scenarios to help prepare & train your brain on what to do if you find yourself in a backcountry emergency
» Avalanche Skills Training Level 1
» Check out our Shreducation Flow Chart to see where your training can take you!
» Touring equipment if taking ski/snowboard specific course
» Mechanically sound snowmobile if taking sled specific course
» Helmet
»Transceiver (3 antenna)
» Probe (3 meters)
» Shovel
» Warm clothing
» Food
» Mask
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$189 per person + GST
*Does NOT include trail fees for sled courses
*Does NOT include lift tickets at KHMR or Fernie Alpine Resort for the field day
Private group rates:
$945 + GST up to 5 people
$1135 + GST up to 6 people
$1500 + GST up to 8 people
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: backcountry
*Available as an add on to AST 1, Sled Camps & Learn to Tour Camps!
If cancelled within 14 days of the booking date you will not receive a refund unless your spot can be filled.
If cancelled before the 14 day mark you will be charged a $35 processing fee and receive a full refund minus $35 (not applicable to online courses).
Please note that if the minimum number of people to run a course is not met the course will be cancelled and you will receive a full refund.
If you are sick & can not make it to your scheduled course you will receive a credit to use at a later date with Stay Wild Backcountry Skills. We will work together with you to find a date that works when you are feeling better.
Please do not show up to a course if you are feeling sick or have been exposed to anyone with Covid 19 in the previous 2 weeks to your course. Our instructors can send home students if they show up ill & we will work together with them to reschedule a date.
Physical distancing will be maintained during courses & camps. If physical distancing can not be maintained (ie gondola) students will be required to wear a face covering (buff / face mask).
Please respect physical distancing and Covid regulations during our courses / camps.