Outdoor
Education
Avalanche
Courses
Backcountry
Ski & Snowboard Camp
$250
per person
Dates: Late Summer 2005
This program will
provide you with an ideal opportunity to experience fall skiing and snowboarding
on a permanent snowfield in the Rocky
Mountains in open terrain above the tree line. Participants will hike into a
high alpine plateau and spend one night camping, one full day of climbing, and
skiing / snowboarding. You will enjoy excellent an early season off piste
experience. Avalanche safety equipment, tents, and stoves provided. Pre-trip
meeting will discuss equipment, food, clothing, and other logistics.
Transportation provided to and from trailhead.
Avalanche
Transceiver Clinic
$40
per person
Dates: December - March
2006
Participants will
learn to effectively use avalanche transceivers and rescue techniques in the
event of an avalanche. Avalanche safety equipment provided.
Mountain
Safety Skills Course
We
are currently restructuring the first aid component of this course. Watch for
details
$455
per person
Dates: Winter 2006
The
course is comprised of three main components
-
Wilderness
First Aid -- We are currently searching for a provider of this component
-
Canadian
Avalanche Association - Avalanche Awareness
-
Map
& Compass Navigation including GPS Navigation including GPS mapping
software
Course Structure
-
Friday Evening,
Saturday & Sunday -- Wilderness
First Aid
-
Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday , Thursday -- Canadian
Avalanche Association - Avalanche Awareness, First
day classroom instruction (8 to 10 hours), Second
day field work (10 hours)
-
Map,
Compass and GPS Navigation -- Two
days of classroom instruction and field application (8 to 10 hours instruction
per day)
Reasonably
priced accommodation and meals can be arranged. Cost is approximately $65 per
night based on double occupancy.
Please note: All courses require a minimum of 6 participants to go.
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