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DESCRIPTION:
The Companion Rescue Refresher is a one day course designed for winter back-country travelers to refresh their companion rescue skills without committing to another AST course. The skills reviewed will be at a high level and at minimum, an AST 1 course should have been completed in the past 3 years. The location will be determined in the final logistics email depending on highway and snow-pack conditions, but you can expect one of the following areas; Burstall pass parking area, Vermilion pass fire break, Lake Louise area or Bow Summit.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Cost includes, guide and course supporting handouts, avalanche gear can be rented if needed, full package for $15.00/ day; shovel, probe & transceiver Skills reviewed and taught - Avalanche gear functions Transceiver technology review -methodical steps to a successful rescue -single burial 1 searcher -multiple burials group search -deep and close together, deep and shallow close together and far apart -triaging multiple burials -conveyer group and strategic digging skills -First aid review and considerations -anticipating public safety arrival with heli support
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Pre/post accommodations
- Transportation
GEAR LIST
Equipment List
You need to bring:
- 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
Cost includes, guide and course supporting handouts, avalanche gear can be rented if needed, full package for $15.00/ day; shovel, probe & transceiver Skills reviewed and taught - Avalanche gear functions Transceiver technology review -methodical steps to a successful rescue -single burial 1 searcher -multiple burials group search -deep and close together, deep and shallow close together and far apart -triaging multiple burials -conveyer group and strategic digging skills -First aid review and considerations -anticipating public safety arrival with heli support
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