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Want to feel more confident with your rescue skills and equipment? Did your AST 1 & would like a refresher? Our Companion Rescue course will teach you how to properly prioritize and organize when involved in an avalanche rescue scenario. This course takes place in the field and is focused on practicing, learning and improving techniques for your transciever search, probing and shovelling. We will cover & practice a variety of scenarios to help prepare & train your brain on what to do if you find yourself in a backcountry emergency.

Available for ski/snowboard or sled. Please contact us to sign up for a course or for more info.

Prerequisites: AST 1

*Available as an add on to AST 1, Sled Camps & Learn to Tour Camps! 

Check out our Shreducation Flow Chart to see where your training can take you!

Necessary Equipment:

• Touring equipment if taking ski/snowboard specific course
• Mechanically sound snowmobile if taking sled specific course
• Helmet
• Transceiver
• Probe
• Shovel
• Warm clothing
• Food

Cost:

$189 per person + GST
*Minimum 5 people

*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

Refund Policy: If cancelled within 14 days of the course / camp you will receive 50% of your money back. If cancelled before the 14 day mark you will be charged a $35 processing fee and receive a full refund minus $35. 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.