The PGBRS, in association with Craig Evanoff and Bonnie Hooge of Dezaiko Alpine Adventures, offers annual avalanche skills training courses every winter.

These courses take place in both classroom and field settings in Prince George and our local mountains. Classroom topics include the formation and nature of avalanches, avalanche terrain, factors affecting snow stability, mountain snowpack, winter backcountry travel, assessing avalanche danger, and safety measures and self rescue/transceivers. In the field the student will learn terrain recognition, route finding, safe travel, group management, stability evaluation, hazard recognition, and small party self rescue. Craig Evanoff is a certified ACMG Ski Guide and CAA Professional Member. Bonnie is a CAA Operations Level II graduate and CAA Associate Member.

The courses offered in 2011-12 are: 

AST 1

The AST 1 is an introductory level course. In it you will learn the basics of avalanche safety, creating a base from which to expand your knowledge. The course is delivered in a two day format. The first day is primarily classroom learning. The second day is a field day spent in mountainous terrain, where theory learned in the classroom is put to use.

The AST 1 course is open to those travelling on skis, snowboards or snowshoes.

 When: January 7-8, 2012

Where: Prince George

How Much: $250.00 plus HST

AST 2

The AST2 course is an intermediate level courses open to those who already have some basic avalanche training and have had a few seasons to practice their skills. Intermediate to strong backcountry skiing skills are prerequisites for the AST2 course.

The course is four days in duration and is based from a backcountry cabin located right in the heart of some fantastic ski terrain. Course fees include helicopter access to the cabin.

 When:  February 19-22, 2012

Where: Red Mountain Cabin. A rustic backcountry cabin 100 km east of Prince George.

How Much: $700.00 plus HST

 Companion Rescue

This is a new course this year.

Students enrolling in this course will be looking to update and improve upon search and rescue abilities learned in the Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 course. It is suitable for anyone who recreates in avalanche terrain regardless of your preferred mode of transport. This refresher can be taken on a yearly basis to ensure that rescue skills are continually kept up-to-date.

The one-day Companion Rescue Refresher will train students to:

· Consider preventative measures

· Analyze transceiver functions

· Apply search and rescue techniques

· Identify Post Incident Considerations

 When: December 18, 2011

Where: Prince George

How Much: $100.00 plus HST

To register for any of these courses or for more information please contact:

 Craig Evanoff-Head Instructor

ACMG Ski Guide – CAA Professional Member

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