Join the Mountain Addicts for an AST 2 course in Fernie this winter. Our ACMG Ski Guides want to help you gain mountain travel independence.

Do you want to learn how to use a map and compass to navigate in the mountains? You're in the right spot! Join us this summer for a fun day of theory followed by an outdoor activity to hone your new skills.

This course blends a full day of “crevasse rescue” with essential glacier travel skills that will teach you how to avoid falling in a crevasse in the first place! Classroom theory focuses on aspects of glaciology that will guide your route choices.

This course will teach you the skills you need to haul a person out of a crevasse, as well as how to climb out of a crevasse on a rope.

A ski touring course for women who want to gain mountain travel independence. Get tips and tricks from a female ACMG Ski Guide.

This is a great opportunity to gain local terrain knowledge, as the primary objective is to find good skiing! All aspects of ski touring will also be coached, such as techniques for managing your gear and comfort, what to pack, route-finding, track setting, techniques for difficult ascents, and more.

Be a good partner and solidify your companion rescue skills. This 1 day Avalanche Rescue Skills Refresher course is the perfect way to brush up on the rescue skills learned in previous courses.

The AST 2 curriculum, developed by Avalanche Canada, will build on skills learned in the AST 1 course. This course includes self-directed online learning, followed by 4 days and 3 nights at the McDermott hut, where participants will receive coaching on trip planning, navigating, track setting, and more.

The AST 1 course in Fernie is the essential first step for those traveling in avalanche terrain. This 2 day program includes 1 classroom day and 1 day of field learning.

The AST 1 course in Revelstoke is an introductory training course for anyone skiing in the backcountry. Join our ACMG ski guides for 2 days of classroom and field-day learning.