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Skills For Mountain Leaders
Winter
Course Details
The objective of this 18-day program is to teach risk-management to mountain leaders and to develop their core
judgmental skills. We achieve this objective via a program that combines intensive group experience with work
in challenging mountain activities. It is ideal for those with some experience of mountaineering and backpacking
now moving towards the assumption of leadership roles. It is also particularly relevant to those considering
entering the training program of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides.
You will be taught skills which you can put to personal use and a heightened awareness of the skills of
leadership needed to ensure the success of mountain ventures. All participants will be provided with a written
evaluation of their course performance which will highlight areas of strength and identify areas where further
development may be needed. This will be particularly valid for those considering ACMG and other advanced
leadership training. A course certificate will also be issued.
Cost
$3320 Canadian includes sales tax, Park user fees, accommodation, on course transportation, most meals, instruction and use of specialized
equipment. Cancellation insurance is recommended. This must be purchased on booking and is $166 ... the choice is yours.
Course Agenda
Day 1: COURSE START ... ORIENTATION
Meet 9:00am at the Alpine Club of Canada Clubhouse in Canmore. During the day we get to know each other, review the course
agenda and objectives and an orientation to avalanche awareness before checking gear and getting into the basics of trip preparation for
the following days. Evening session on client care and environmental guidelines for wilderness travel.
Day 2 - 3: Avalanche Awareness, Ski Touring And Winter Travel Skills
Two day-long ski tours introducing you to the fundamentals of group management, pacing and route finding in addition to the
hard skills involved in back country touring. Concurrent will be ongoing avalanche awareness training involving terrain recognition, evening
lectures and search and rescue techniques. (Based at ACC Clubhouse in Canmore)
Day 4 - 8: Back Country Ski Tour
During this five-day tour you will putting knowledge just gained to practical use. It can be hard maintaining morale and health
whilst camping and using snow shelters in often difficult conditions and it is here that the skills of good leadership must be brought to bear
to ensure the success of the trip. New skills will be shelter building, winter camping, stove use and back country cooking.
Day 10:Preparation And Rest Day
In the morning we prep. food and equipment for the next section. Afternoon and evening are free.
Day 10 - 13: Waterfall Ice Climbing
We start on the basics of ice climbing and on simple top-roping skills for the first two days. Rope-work, knots, belays,
movement on ice, rappelling and anchor building are the focus. Then we spend the next two days using these skills in more advanced
situations as well as looking at some basic rescue techniques. (Based from a Hostel near the Columbia Icefields)
Day 14 - 18: Ski Mountaineering
After prepping food and gear first thing in the morning we head off for the final segment , a ski mountaineering trip which,
depending upon weather, could be at Rogers Pass or on the Wapta Icefields. This will be a chance to further refine and test your
leadership skills as, wherever possible, participants will assume leadership roles. (based in mountain huts)
Booking Information
Please book as early as practical to avoid disappointment. We require a $1000CDN deposit with the balance due 8 weeks in advance,
after that, full payment is required. To avoid unnecessary cancellation penalties we suggest you take our cancellation insurance for an
extra non-refundable $166, this must accompany your deposit. Please read the information on booking conditions and cancellation penalties
carefully before booking.
For detailed booking instructions and conditions, click here.
Along with all relevant receipts we will send you a full trip logistical kit (containing meeting times, a list of what to bring and info on how to
get here), an experience questionnaire and a sample copy of our waiver which we will ask you to sign when you meet us.
PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT US IF YOU NEED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS EXCITING AND FULFULLING PROGRAM
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