Advanced Rescue Skills Course

$170.00

The Advanced rescue skills course focuses on teaching you the practical skills needed to respond effectively in an avalanche emergency involving multiple victims. 

This one-day, field-based course covers advanced rescue techniques, executing a companion rescue and managing multiple burials, to ensure you have the hands-on practice necessary to be prepared to assist others when it matters most.

Led by experienced ACMG certified guides, this course is ideal for frequent backcountry users, who want to be prepared to assist others in an avalanche scenario.

The Advanced rescue skills course focuses on teaching you the practical skills needed to respond effectively in an avalanche emergency involving multiple victims. 

This one-day, field-based course covers advanced rescue techniques, executing a companion rescue and managing multiple burials, to ensure you have the hands-on practice necessary to be prepared to assist others when it matters most.

Led by experienced ACMG certified guides, this course is ideal for frequent backcountry users, who want to be prepared to assist others in an avalanche scenario.

    • THIS COURSE IS MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

    • Duration: 1 Day (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

    • Location: Strathcona Park Backcountry or other backcountry venue off island if arranged prior.

    • Skill Level: Intermediate - Suitable for anyone who has previously completed AST 1 or equivalent.

    • Group Size: Maximum 8 participants per instructor.

    • Guide-to-Client Ratio: 1:8 for effective and personalized instruction.

  • The Advanced Rescue Skills course is designed to enhance your ability to respond effectively in an avalanche situation. 

    You will learn how to execute an effective companion rescue, manage multiple burials, and practice advanced rescue techniques like signal suppression, deep burial (transceiver, probing and shovelling) techniques, and close proximity burials.  

    • Avalanche Transceiver Use: Develop proficiency with transceiver search techniques, including fine and coarse searches.

    • Probing and Shoveling Techniques: Learn efficient probing patterns and strategic shoveling methods to reduce rescue times and with multiple victims.

    • Multiple Burial Scenarios: Practice complex rescues involving multiple burials and learn to prioritize effectively.

    • Rescue Organization: Understand how to organize a rescue, manage group dynamics, and communicate effectively in an emergency.

  • Not Included:

    • Required Safety Gear: Avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe (available upon request)

    • Backcountry Gear: Touring skis or splitboard, boots, skins, poles.

    • Clothing: Warm layers, waterproof outerwear, gloves, toque, and face covering.

    • Personal Items: Daypack, water, lunch/snacks, sunglasses or goggles, sunscreen.

  • Physical Fitness:

    A moderate level of fitness is required, as the course includes outdoor field days that may involve hiking, snowshoeing, or skiing in backcountry terrain.

    Prior AST 1 : Participants must have completed an AST 1 prior to this training, as rescue methods discussed are a continuation and refresh of those introduced in an AST 1.

Why Book?

The Companion Rescue Skills course prepares you to be a valuable member of any backcountry group, providing you with the tools to act effectively in an avalanche emergency. Sign up today and gain the confidence to make a difference when it matters most.