Booking for : Managing Avalanche Terrain

    Managing Avalanche Terrain

    Details

    Join us for our Managing Avalanche Terrain (MAT) course to improve your decision making skills & ability to manage terrain while traveling in the backcountry.

     

    This one day course is focused on improving your trip planning, route finding, group management & decision making skills.

     

    Build your knowledge, skill set & process allowing you to travel safely and confidently through the mountains.

    Available as an add on to Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 (AST 1)

    Managing Avalanche Terrain Course Details

    ยป 1 day course

    ยป Located in the backcountry

    ยป Available for Ski / Snowboard or Sled

    ยป Stay Wild is an Avalanche Canada AST Provider

    What you will learn

    Managing Avalanche Terrain

    ยป Trip Planning

    ยป Terrain evaluation

    ยป Safe travel techniques

    ยป How to mitigate risk when traveling in the backcountry

    ยป Decision making strategies

    ยป Route planning

    ยป Risk management

    ยป How to read terrain & line choice

    Register

    Check out our schedule below for upcoming courses.

     

    For private group bookings.ย Pleaseย get in touch with us for availability and pricing.

     

    MAT courses are available at Golden, Revelstoke, Fernie, and Smithers.

    For every course registration a tree gets planted

    We are very excited to announce that we have partnered up with the Blue Green Planet Project for this upcoming season.

    We have commited to planting a tree for every course registration we receive!

    To learn more follow this link to a write up we did about the Blue Green Planet Project.

    Prerequisites

    Managing Avalanche Terrain

    Required gear

    ยป Touring equipment if taking ski/snowboard specific course (touring skis / skins / splitboard)

    ยป Mechanically sound snowmobile if taking sled specific course

    ยป Helmet

    ยป Transceiver (3 antenna)

    ยป Probe (3 meter recommended)

    ยป Shovel

    ยป Warm clothing

    ยป Food

    ยป Trail pass (for sled course)

    ยป Day ticket to Kicking Horse for Golden course (for ski / snowboard course)

    Backcountry Gear Guide

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    Pricing

    $195 + GST per person

    Private Group Pricing:

    $975 + GST up to 5 people
    $1170 + GST up to 6 people
    $1560 + GST up to 8 people

    Does NOT include lift ticket at resorts to access the backcountry | Can get discounted tickets at Kicking Horse, Big White and Fernie

    Does NOT include trail fees for sled course

    Please read our waiver prior to booking

    Refund Policy

    14+ days before the start of your course

    If you cancel your course you will receive a full refund minus a $35 processing fee if cancelled 14+ days before the start date of your course.

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    0 โ€“ 14 days before the start of your course

    If cancelled within 14 days of the start date of your course you will not receive a refund unless your spot can be filled.

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    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 with Covid 19 & 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.

    You will be required to provide a positive covid test result to receive a credit.

    Please follow the latest CDC / provincial guidelines regarding covid.

    Why book with us?

    • Small group sizes
    • Flexible location choices
    • Ladies only groups available
    • Splitboard or skis welcome
    • Avalanche Canada certified instructors
    • Local knowledge
    • Snowmobile Specific Available
    • Welcoming & Comfortable learning environment

    Additional Info

    • Duration : 1 day
    • Price : $195 / per person
    • Location : Golden, Revelstoke, Smithers, Fernie or others upon request.

    Questions?

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

    +1 250 290-0065

    info@staywildbackcountry.ca

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