Details

Would you like to improve your decision making skills & ability to manage terrain while traveling in the backcountry?

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Need to know details:

• 1 day course
• Located in the backcountry
• Available for Ski / Snowboard or Sled
• Stay Wild is an Avalanche Canada AST Provider

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What you will learn:

• Terrain evaluation
• Safe travel techniques
• How to mitigate risk when traveling in the backcountry
• Decision making strategies
• Route planning
• Risk management
• How to read terrain & line choice

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Check out our Shreducation Flow Chart to view your training options! 

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Prerequisites:

Avalanche Skills Training Level 1

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Necessary Equipment:

• Touring equipment if taking ski/snowboard specific course (touring skis, skins, splitboard)
• Mechanically sound snowmobile if taking sled specific course
• Helmet
• Transceiver (3 antenna)
• Probe (3 meter recommended)
• Shovel
• Warm clothing
• Food
• Trail pass (for sled course)
• Day ticket to Kicking Horse (for ski / snowboard course)

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Looking for equipment rentals?

We now offer splitboard rentals out of Golden, BC!

For skis & safety equipment check out:

• Selkirk Sports & Avalanche Safety Solutions in Golden
• MEC in Kelowna
• Revelstoke Powder Rentals

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Cost:

$189 + GST per person

Private Group Pricing:

$945 + GST up to 5 people
$1135 + GST up to 6 people
$1520 + GST up to 8 people

*Does NOT include trail fees for sled course

*Does NOT include lift ticket at resorts to access the backcountry.

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Check out our schedule for upcoming courses!

*Available as an add on to Avalanche Skills Training Level 1!

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Waiver:

• Waiver

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Refund Policy: If cancelled within 14 days of the course / camp 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. 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.