Companion Rescue Skills
Hone your rescue skills. This course is a must-have for all winter backcountry recreationists.
The Companion Rescue Skills course is an important refresher for those with previous training and a great way to improve the rescue skills you learned in your AST 1. This hands-on, one-day course takes place in the field.
Hone your rescue skills. This course is a must-have for all winter backcountry recreationists.
The Companion Rescue Skills course is an important refresher for those with previous training and a great way to improve the rescue skills you learned in your AST 1. This hands-on, one-day course takes place in the field.
Hone your rescue skills. This course is a must-have for all winter backcountry recreationists.
The Companion Rescue Skills course is an important refresher for those with previous training and a great way to improve the rescue skills you learned in your AST 1. This hands-on, one-day course takes place in the field.
Avalanche Canada Training courses are the national standard for recreational avalanche training. The courses are designed by Avalanche Canada to suit the needs of recreationists and delivered by independent third-party providers, who are licensed by Avalanche Canada.
What you will learn:
How to respond safely and efficiently to an avalanche incident.
How to hone your transceiver skills
How to use your probe effectively
How to shovel. Learn to organize your group with the most efficient shovelling techniques.
Learn the best methods for finding a victim buried without a transceiver.
How to practice these skills
Where does the course take place?
The course will take place in the field.
Equipment
Pen and paper
Alpine touring skis or split-board/Skins, snow shoes
Back pack
Transceiver, Probe, Shovel
Helmet, goggles, toque, sunglasses, headlamp
Good layering system for back country travel.
Food and drink for both days
Pre course (keeners)
Download Avalanche Canada phone app
Want to know more? Here are eight reasons you should take this course.
*text derived from Avalanche Canada Website