Mountain Safety and Ski Guide Training Courses
SKI GUIDE TRAINING
THINKING OF A CAREER AS A SKI GUIDE? WANT TO FEEL MORE CONFIDENT LEADING IN THE BACKCOUNRY? If so, we have a program for you.
This one-week introduction to ski guide training program will help you acquire experience, skills and exposure that you will need to start a career in one of the fastest growing adventure tourism sectors. Or for your own knowledge to feel more comfortable traveling in snow terrain.
This initiative was inspired by a growing demand for ski guides due in part to the expansion of existing Heli-Ski, Cat Ski and Backcountry Operators and due to new operators rapidly opening in Canada's backcountry. Join us in this exciting career in the outdoors!
AVALANCHE COURSES- Nelson, British Columbia- in the B.C. Rockies.
Avalanche Safety Training - for boarders and skiers.
Avalanche Safety Training - for snow mobiler's
For recreation as recommended by the Canadian Avalanche Association
We offer 1, 2 and 4 day Avalanche Safety Programs geared to backcountry skiers, snowboarders, mountaineers, snow shoers, snowmobilers and anyone playing outside a controlled snow pack environment.
Each course consists of videos, slides, lectures and interactive discussion and one full day of hands-on field training with state-of-the-art avalanche rescue equipment. Participants will learn to read the clues of snow pack, weather and terrain. You will learn to evaluate hazard and assess risk. You will actively participate in transceivers searches, snow stability testing, snow pack analysis and avalanche search & rescue scenarios. Each course is a balance of classroom training and field practice. Expect an intense experience with a full schedule.
MOUNTAIN RESCUE 101-
IF THERE WERE AN ACCIDENT, WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO SAVE LIVES?
COURSE CURRICULUM:
Providing two days of intense training in both personal and basic rescue skills. Initially dedicated to developing the individual's personal mountaineering skills, the rescue element of the course will then look at the techniques for effective mountain rescue work. The final days will include an involvement in scenarios working alongside the Wilderness First Aid commands with a full days rescue scenario. Skills covered will include navigation, personal rope-work, search techniques and communications.
MT. AMA DABLAM MOUNTAINEERING COURSE - EVEREST TRAINING CLIMB - NEPAL
There is no better place to learn and test skills needed to climb big mountains than in the Himalayas. During our Mt. Ama Dablam expedition in Nepal each autumn we learn to rope up, tie in, and climb together on one of the most impressive mountains in the world.
Mt. Ama Dablam offers the best training ground in the world for climbers who aspire to climb Mt. Everest or any other high altitude peak.
OTHER MOUNTAINEERING PROGRAMS include:
Introductory Mountaineering Course- 5 days
High Altitude climbing expedition training- 3 days
Rope, Ice, Glacier travel training.
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| Group Sizes |
4 to 8 people
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| Course Durations |
1 to 7 days
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| Required Skill Level |
Open to All
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| Required Equipment |
Included
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| Targeted Activities |
Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Skiing |
| Our Certificatons |
All programs are led by 8000m Himalayan Mountain Guide Tim Rippel. Tim is a certified outdoor skills program instructor, ACMG- Assocationa of Canadian Mountain Guides Heli Ski Guide, Professional member of the Canadian Avalanche Assocation, Professional Mountain Rescue instructor and Risk Management professional. |
Class & Lesson Types |
Private Lessons |
Kids/Youth |
Instructor Course |
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Group Lessons |
Elderly |
Workshops/Seminars |
Ski & Snowboard Styles |
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FreeStyle Boarding |
Cross-country Skiing |
Alpine Skiing |
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FreeRide Boarding |
Telemark Skiing |
Carve Skiing |
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FreeCarve Boarding |
FreeStyle Skiing |
Speed Skiing |
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Kite Snowboarding |
Ski Jumping |
Heli/Cat |
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Off Piste |
HalfPipe |
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Introductory Ski Guide Training- March 18-24, 2006 - $1800CA - Includes Chalet Accommodation.
2.5 day Avalanche Awareness - January , 2006 - $150CA
4-day Advanced Avalanche Awareness - Janaury, 2006- $325CA
5- day Mountaineering Course- August 2005- $975.00CA
30- day Everest Training Climb on Mt. Ama Dablam $4500US
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| Meals |
Optional
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| Local Transport |
Optional
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| Insurance |
Optional
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| Additional |
Accommodation and Transportation where needed. Guide services and group mountain eqiupment. |
| Nearby Attractions |
Whitewater Ski Resort, Red Mountain, Kootenay Pass, Kokanee Glacier Park, Nelson's heritage city offering amazing restaurants, shops, theatre, museum, hot springs, art galleries, lakes, glaciers, mountain biking mecca and more.
Spokane, Washington only 2 hours drive with shuttle service available.
Castlegar Airport 25 minutes away
Kelowna airport 3 hours away
Vancouver, B.C. 1 hour flight to Castlegar or 7 hours drive.
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