Canadian Wilderness Adventures has been offering first aid, first responder, snow safety and instructor courses for 25 years. Our course conductors are exceptionally qualified instructors who will provide you with the most up-to-date information available. We pride ourselves on being leaders in safety instruction and training courses because we want to ensure that everyone can enjoy the mountains safely and responsibly.
This course is a “must do” for anyone snowmobiling in the mountains! Using national course standards developed by Avalanche Canada this snowmobile specific AST 1 course teaches you entry level decision making framework and basic backcountry safety for your group. The program starts with an online (zoom) session for classroom learning, followed by one full day in the field.
The Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course will provide a beginner level decision-making framework that is based on Avalanche Canada curriculum. It is designed as an introduction to backcountry safety.
A shovel, probe and avalanche transceiver (minimum digital 3 antennae) are required for both days and a snowmobile is required for day 2. If you don’t have access to this equipment we have rentals available which you can add to your order during the booking process. The Callaghan valley trail access fee of $20 is included in the price of the course.
Additional Course Information for all Snowmobile programs:
Ride your own snowmobile, it must be in good running order (and Canadian’s Instructor have the rights to decline use of machine), or rent one of our 4 stroke BRP Expedition Sports (900 ACE). Machines are available on first come first serve basis, please book in advance.
