This is a training session for crevasse rescue techniques including prusik training with and without packs and Z pulley arrangements.

Canada West Mountain School is offering a custom ATS1-Plus course to the ACC-Vancouver. The course cost is $195 and requires 8 people to run. The dates are as follows: March 15: Evening theory session held in Vancouver (** this may be flexible if you cannot attend this specific night) March 17/18: Field days to be […]

5 pm. Meet at MEC (Broadway store) pick up gear & brief orientation. 6 pm. Depart for Mt Seymour, meet in Cafeteria, review outline & plan for the evening 7pm – 9pm. Conduct gear familiarization & practice; team safety, signal search, victim location (probe practice), victim extraction (shovel techniques), evacuation. 9:30 head for home. This […]

The availablity of digital map data, satellite imagery and other information on the Internet has made it much more practical for individuals to make maps for their outdoor adventures. This will be an informal evening workshop to share tips and techniques of map making, from downloading digital maps to preparing custom maps and routes, and […]

Canada West Mountain School is offering a custom ATS1-Plus course to the ACC-Vancouver. The course cost is $195 and requires 8 people to run. The dates are as follows: March 8: Evening theory session held in Vancouver March 10/11: Field days to be held in either Mount Seymour area and/or Whistler back-country. For complete details, […]