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AST – 2 CWMS Advanced Custom Program
–AST – 2 Custom Advanced Program by Canada West Mountain School (40 hours) For people with previous Avalanche safety training, this course is suitable for skiers and boarders wanting to progress to more in-depth evaluation of terrain, snowpack weather and decision making. The Advanced AST-2 courses is ideally conducted using a variety of different terrain […]
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Avalanche Gear; Orientation & Practice for Beginners
–COMPANION RESCUE PRACTICE Done with speed and efficiency Companion Rescue offers the best chance of survival for those caught in avalanches. Studies show that; of the 75% of burial victims not killed by trauma, about 92% have survived when recovered within 15 minutes. The need for speed is paramount. A thorough understanding of how your […]
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AST1-Plus Course – CWMS custom program
–Canada West Mountain School offers a custom AST1-Plus course to ACC-Vancouver Section MEMBERS. Core program cost $195.00 Plus 5% PST. If you need an avi kit (transceiver/probe/shovel) …..the section has 6 units available to members only at no cost. A completely refundable $100 deposit is all that is required. Contact club Quartermaster(s). Renting avi kit […]
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Crevasse rescue-Dry school
–Crevasse rescue techniques including use of prussic loops and various pulley systems.
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Intro to Backcountry Skiing
–Presentation at MEC on West Broadway
