Companion Rescue

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Overview

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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?

Details

» 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

What you will learn

» 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

Prerequisites

» Avalanche Skills Training Level 1

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

Required equipment

» 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

Gear guide

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Gear Guide

Cost

$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

Logistics

8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: backcountry

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

Waiver

Gift Card

Refund policy

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.

Covid policy

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.

Why book with us?

Small group sizes
Flexible location choices
Ladies only groups available
Available in sled specific or Ski / Snowboard specific
Avalanche Canada certified instructors
Local instructors & knowledge
Socially distant & outside field session
Supportive learning environment

Additional Info

Duration : 1 day
Price : $189 / per person
Location : Golden, Fernie, Revelstoke, Kelowna, Kimberley, Cranbrook or wherever you want us to be!

Questions?

If you have questions or need more information, we're here to help!

+1 250 290-0065

info@staywildbackcountry.ca