Companion Rescue Course
Get your head back in the game and prepare yourself for the unexpected
Service Description
The truth is that everyone needs this recurrent training at the beginning of each winter. Most people are way overconfident in their abilities to do this in a real situation and when put to the test everyone realizes steps that could have been done better. These mistakes can cost people their life. Be prepared for when the unexpected occurs before it occurs. This intense one day course in a small group setting is a great opportunity to learn what to do should an avalanche or injury occur. * WE REQUIRE ALL PARTICIPANTS TO AT LEAST BE INTERMEDIATE SKIERS/SNOWBOARDERS AND BE FIT ENOUGH TO TOUR 6KM AND CLIMB 800M VERTICAL TAKING BREAKS ALONG THE WAY* Starting with a missing skier scenario we then go to a tree-well rescue site to discuss extraction techniques for when friends are found missing while tree skiing. Rescue toboggans and essential equipment for medical emergencies will then be covered. Preparing a site for a Helicopter to land and considerations to think of when dealing with Helicopters is also taught on this course. We then shift to the Avalanche accident scenario focusing on the latest techniques used when an avalanche burial occurs. Coaching and feedback on your Transceiver skills, Shovelling, Probing techniques is a highly valuable part of this course. For the remainder of the day we will cycle through as many scenarios as possible so that everyone has had a chance to lead a rescue and perform each scenario. Be ready this winter and know what to do if your friends are caught in an avalanche.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Booking and Cancellation Policy: Selkirk Powder Descents maintains a strict cancellation policy- we take your booking in good faith and begin incurring costs upon trip confirmation. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND purchasing Trip Cancellation Insurance to protect your investment. Please read the following carefully: - All trip spaces must be secured by a 25% deposit or full payment. Final payments are due on November 1st prior to each season. Please note that some Hut/Lodge bookings may have differing deposit and final balance terms and we will advise you of these prior to registration. Safety Courses require full payment upon registration. - If cancelling your trip or course prior to November 1st, we will refund you in full less a 10% cancellation fee. If cancelling after November 1st, the full payment is non refundable unless we can fill your space with another guest/group. In this case, a full refund will be provided to you less a cancellation fee of 20% (or $75 for programs less than $400). No refunds are provided within 2 weeks of the program date. - All cancellations must be received by writing via email to info@selkirkpowderdescents.com - Hut/Lodge bookings (deposits and final payments) are 100% non-refundable at any time. - No refunds are provided for the following reasons: injuries, sickness or personal reasons; no-shows and early departures and /or late arrivals; lack of ability or fitness to participate in the program; arriving to the program without the required equipment needed to participate. - We HIGHLY RECCOMEND purchasing Trip Cancellation Insurance to protect your investment soon after registering for a trip or program. Trip Cancellation Insurance can cover you for occurences out of your control which would result in you not being able to attend your trip or course, such as an injury, a family member falling ill, travel delays/interruptions, etc. You can also purchase 'Cancel for Any Reason' trip cancellation insurance through UniGlobe- please review more detail on our Trip Cancellation Insurance page HERE.
Contact Details
Revelstoke, BC, Canada
2508371684
info@selkirkpowderdescents.com