Would you like to improve your decision making skills & ability to manage terrain while traveling in the backcountry?
We are currently taking private group bookings. Please contact us for availability & pricing.
» 1 day course
» Located in the backcountry
» Available for Ski / Snowboard or Sled
» Stay Wild is an Avalanche Canada AST Provider
» 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
Avalanche Skills Training Level 1
» 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 Golden course (for ski / snowboard course)
» Mask
» We now offer splitboard rentals out of Golden, BC!
For touring skis, splitboards & safety equipment check out:
» Selkirk Sports & Avalanche Safety Solutions in Golden
» MEC in Kelowna
» Revelstoke Powder Rentals
Purchasing gear? Check out some of our favourite backcountry gear!
$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.
Available as an add on to Avalanche Skills Training Level 1
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.