Courses

Companion Rescue Skills

Build confidence with the rescue techniques and emergency response skills every backcountry traveller should know. Ideal for anyone looking to refresh or strengthen their avalanche rescue skills.

The
Overview

Group safety in the backcountry

This practical one-day course focuses on avalanche rescue and emergency response situations. Designed as a standalone, it’s a great complement to AST training, and emphasizes hands-on learning and realistic rescue scenarios.

Program Details

Season

December through April

Duration

1 Day

Cost

$289 +5% GST

Perfect For

Anyone with AST 1 training who wants to improve or refresh their rescue skills.

Course start dates:
Custom courses only minimum 8 guests

Hands-On Training

Practical rescue scenarios

ACMG-Certified Guides

Expert instruction

Small Groups

Maximum 8 participants (+2 guides)

Private or
Scheduled

Most adventures are available in two formats:

Diamond Cut Private Guiding

Fully customized itineraries built around your dates, goals, and preferred pace.

Gold Star Scheduled Departures

Fixed-date, small-group experiences designed for guests who enjoy sharing the journey with like-minded adventurers.

What You'll Learn

Beacon search techniques

Strategic shovelling

Probe line methods

Rescue scene organization

Emergency response procedures

Course Outline

01
Equipment review and rescue refresher
02
Beacon search exercises
03
Single and multiple burial scenarios
04
Strategic shovelling drills
05
Full rescue simulations
06
Debrief and skills review

Ideal For

Backcountry Skiers & Splitboarders

Anyone Entering Avalanche Terrain

Regular Backcountry Partners

Those Refreshing Their Rescue Skills

Confidence Comes Through Practice

Learn, practise, and refine the essential skills every backcountry skier and splitboarder should carry into avalanche terrain. Through realistic rescue scenarios and expert instruction, you’ll leave better prepared to respond confidently when every second counts.