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Winsport Avalanche training in Calgary, Canada
Join certified ACMG/IFMGA guides on a comprehensive Avalanche Skills Training Course, level 1, in Calgary, Canada. The course is divided into classroom theory and one field day practice to put skills to use. An ideal course for backcountry and ski touring enthusiasts.
Highlights
Practice Avalanche safety skills in a controlled environment.
Acquire theoretical and practical techniques for your backcountry adventures.
Join certified guides on a 2-day comprehensive avalanche training course.
Description
Would you like to gain more autonomy and safety on your outdoor winter adventures? Then you can’t miss this Level 1 Winsport avalanche training course in Calgary, Canada.
The objective of this avalanche training course is to enable people to travel in the backcountry safely. Additionally, this course will give you information and skills about obtaining current information, onsite snowpack dynamics, and terrain. It is split into a theoretical classroom setting and a field day at Bow Summit or Vermilion Pass to put the skills to practice. Our instructors have the highest level of accreditation in Canada and in the world.
Options include attending classroom training on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm to 10 pm, or on Saturdays starting at 9 am. Keep in mind that classroom sessions, which we recommend, will take place with adequate social distancing. We will also facilitate Zoom feed access. Once the theoretical part of the course has been completed, we will move on to the practical aspects on a unique field day where we will put the skills that we have seen in the classroom to the test. You can find a detailed outline of the course below.
Attending this avalanche training course will give you the skills to keep you safe on your backcountry adventures. Ready to give it a shot? Then contact us now and sign up!
We’re also happy to guide you on a tailored backcountry adventure in Lake Louise!
Details
More info All AST 1 Participants receive Avalanche Canada Curriculum and The Avaluator decision-making tool. Students must have snowshoes, ski touring, or splitboard equipment for the field day. All avalanche safety equipment, shovel, probe, and transceivers are included in the cost if needed. AAA uses Mammut avalanche equipment. Maximum 8 students: 1 instructor on the field day. |
Meeting point Winsport Calgary, Alberta |
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Itinerary
Day 1: Classroom day
Classroom Sessions are on Wednesday & Thursday evenings 6-10 pm OR Saturdays starting at 09:00 and are held at the Winsport Calgary, Alberta. On Classroom sessions we will cover:
- The root causes of avalanches
- Understanding basic weather concepts and patterns contributing to avalanche hazards
- First-hand experiences from the instructors used for case studies
- Group dynamics, risk tolerance, and discovering your personal mountain intuition
- Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale ATES
- Snow crystal growth and metamorphism (snow science)
- Avalanche Canada daily Avalanche Bulletin
- A quick intro to companion rescue and avalanche gear which will be covered during the field day
- Open discussions and question periods among the class participants
- Please bring any gear you own and have questions about to the classroom session.
Day 2: Practice
Field days will be held at Bow Summit or Vermilion Pass, in some cases due to conditions the field day location may change, this will be discussed in class.
Day two is spent in the field putting to use newly learnt skills:
- Companion Rescue
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- Snowpack analysis and weak layer recognition
- Group dynamics and management
- Risk tolerance and mountain intuition
- Terrain use and avoidance
- Understanding changing mountain wx and the effects it has on the snow-pack
- Skiing and riding the POW!
Equipment you will need to bring
Ski equipment (skis, boots, poles)
Climbing skins
Poles
Goggles
Sunglasses
Backpack
Water bottle
Other gear: Skis, It is recommend to use a shorter (160 - 185cm) mid-fat to fat ski designed for powder and spring snow conditions Climbing skins 'Stick-on type' Ski Poles/ split boarders too Ski boots/ snowboard boots Snowshoes Avalanche beacon with fresh batteries Snow shovel Collapsible probe Daypack, 35-45 L Sunglasses and ski goggles Thermos flask and or water bottle Sun block & Lip Cream Pocket knife Headlamp with fresh batteries 1st-Aid Kit
About the guide
Alpine Air Adventures is an independent mountain guiding business run by Jeff Bullock. I am a fully certified IFMGA Mountain Guide, with my training and certification through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, and the Canadian Avalanche Association.
We specialize in outdoor Banff adventures including: rock climbing, ice climbing, alpine climbing, backcountry skiing and snowboarding, avalanche courses and improvised rope rescue courses.
Based out of Banff, Alberta, Canada in the heart of the rugged Canadian Rocky Mountains, Alpine Air offers everything mountain. My main emphasize is to offer safe and unforgettable Banff adventures to my guests. With the allure of the mountains right at my doorstep I am always keen to take on any adventure and I am excited to have you along. Contact me to begin organizing your dream mountain ascent or descent.
Deal opportunities
Join an existing group and pay much less
Feb 06, 2021 - Feb 07, 2021
CAD 238 per traveller
Feb 20, 2021 - Feb 20, 2021
CAD 238 per traveller
Mar 06, 2021 - Mar 06, 2021
CAD 238 per traveller
What people are saying about Jeff Bullock
George Michel
5.00
March 2020
Cassandra Rigo
5.00
March 2020
Ben guided us to Marble Canyon and it was a really awesome and rewarding experience! Ben was really cool and relaxed about everything, the whole process was made extremely simple, and he went so far as to teach us a little more than we had originally expected to learn. We got extremely lucky with the weather and hiked back with blue skies and the sun shining! Thank you very much!!
Laurence Jacqmain
5.00
March 2020
Great day of touring in the amazing surroundings around Lake Louise - the vue and silky powder snow were worth the effort of climbing!
Henry James
5.00
February 2020
I had such a great experience skiing backcountry for the first time! Jeff was an amazing guide and really helped us learn how to use backcountry equipment and avalanche gear. My only concern was that we were forced to change the date of our trip quite last minute and we were not given much information about the trip until only 1-2 days in advance. However, the trip itself was incredible! Thank you for such an amazing experience!
Jacobus
5.00
February 2020
Absolutely exceeded expectations! Everyone had a great time with more than enough variety to satisfy everyone’s skill level. Would definitely recommend to anyone with an interest in getting started or progressing their ice climbing.
Ville Vesterinen
5.00
February 2020
Really enjoyed our time with our guide, Troy. 5/5 Experience! Highly recommend.
Jonathan DeMent
5.00
July 2019
My guide was Christian from the same company (vs Jeff). I was thrilled with the service, friendliness, knowledge, and professionalism. We went to Sunshine Slab near Banff to sport climb for a half day. We managed to get a lot of memorable climbs in a short amount of time. I would gladly use these guys again.
Dov Gil-Har
5.00
August 2018
Jeff was so kind to the kids, he encouraged and motivated our 12 y/o eldest, and was tolerant and patient with our 9 y/o young one. Extremely recommended for families. We had much fun on the Banff cliffs.
Prices per person
Group of 1 | CAD 238 each |
Group of 2 | CAD 238 each |
Group of 3 | CAD 238 each |
Group of 4 | CAD 238 each |
Group of 5 | CAD 238 each |
Group of 6 | CAD 238 each |
Group of 7 | CAD 238 each |
Group of 8 | CAD 238 each |
Want a different number of travellers?
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Avalanche equipment (beacon, probe, shovel)
Price details
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Pre-course logistics,
Avalanche Canada AvCan Curriculum with AvCan text and The Avaluator,
Avalanche Transceiver, shovel and probe,
ACMG/IFMGA Certified Ski & Mountain Guides,
CAA Certified Instructors,
AvCan Certificate of completion,
Spacious classroom to facilitate social distancing at Winsport.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
Pre/post accommodations,
Transportation.
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