2023 / 2024 Course Schedule & Dates updated Thursday, November 23, 2023

Rescue Dynamics Edmonton, AB, Canada T6L 1K5 email:

Last Updated Thursday, November 23, 2023

Summer -Rock, Snow & Ice Climbing, Mountain Rescue Winter - Avalanche Skills Training, Ski Touring, Ice Climbing , Glacier Travel Year Round - First Aid, Mountain Navigation

NOTE: we reserve the right to make changes to course locations, dates or prices without notification. Always contact our office to confirm final course status before sending in course application forms.

Click on the course name for general course information. Click on "more detailed information" for a course letter specific to the date you have chosen.

Winter 2024 (under revision)

• ACC Standard WIlderness First Aid - EMFA - TBA, (Saturday, Sunday)
• Avalanche Skills Update -TBA - includes use of technical equipment (transceiver, probe, shovel, etc. / DOES NOT include skis, boots, poles or skins)
• Companion Rescue Skills - TBA (Sunday only) - includes CAC certificate and use of technical equipment (beacon, probe, Shovel, etc. / DOES NOT include skis, boots, poles or skins) - more detailed information
• Backcountry Ski Leadership - TBA
• AST Level 2 - Avalanche Skills Training - January 20, 21, 27, 28, 2024 (two weekends) - includes textbook, CAA certificate and use of technical equipment (transceiver, probe, shovel, etc. / DOES NOT include skis, boots, poles or skins) - in cooperation with the Alpine Club - Calgary Section = more detailed information
• ACC Ski Mountaineering Leadership - TBA
• SARTECH TM Winter Operations - TBA 2024 - Winter Mountain Operations & Rescue training for Canadian Forces Search & Rescue Technicians - closed course for Military SARTECHs only - more detailed information
• SARTECH TL Winter Operations - TBA 2024 - Team Leader / Winter Mountain Operations & Rescue training for Canadian Forces Search & Rescue Technicians - closed course for Military SARTECHs only - more detailed information
• ACC Winter Mountaineering - TBA
• Avalanche Search and Companion Rescue Seminar - TBA Price: FREE - more detailed information
• Avalanche Skills Update - January TBA (Saturday, Sunday) - includes field book, use of technical equipment (transceiver, probe, shovel, etc. / DOES NOT include skis, boots, poles or skins) - more detailed information
• AST Level 1 - Avalanche Skills Training - Level 1 - TBA - includes textbook, Avaluator, CAA certificate and use of technical equipment (transceiver, probe, shovel, etc. / DOES NOT include skis, boots, poles or skins) - more detailed information

• Leadership Courses - See Below
• First Aid / WEC Courses - See Below
• Closed Courses & Special Events - See Below

Summer 2024

• ACC Map & Compass - TBA (Saturday, Sunday) - Canmore AB - through Alpine CLub Edmonton Section
• Rescue One - TBA (Monday - Friday), price $600.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, technical rescue equipment, etc.) - more detailed information
• Rescue Two - HARD Rescue 2 - Critical Update for Team Leaders Seminar - Canmore - TBA (Monday - Sunday), price $1050.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, technical rescue equipment, etc.) - more detailed information
• Basic Rock Climbing - TBA (Saturday, Sunday), price $245.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, belay device, descender, carabiners, etc.)
• Intro to Trad Leading / Intermediate Rock Climbing - TBA (Saturday, Sunday) price $300.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, belay device, descender, carabiners, protection, etc.) - more detailed information
• Basic Snow and Ice Climbing - TBA (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday), Price: $375.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, ice axe, crampons, ice screws, carabiners, etc.) - more detailed information
• Intro to Mountaineering - TBA (Saturday - Wednesday), Price: $600.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, ice axe, crampons, ice screws, carabiners, etc.) - more detailed information
• Basic Alpine Climbing - TBA (Thursday, Friday), price $275.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, ice axe, crampons, ice screws, carabiners, etc.) - more detailed information
• Intermediate Snow & Ice Climbing - TBA (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) price includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, ice axe, crampons, ice screws, carabiners, etc.) - more detailed information
• Mountaineering Beyond the Basics - TBA (Saturday - Wednesday) price includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, ice axe, crampons, ice screws, carabiners, etc.) - more detailed information

• Special Note to military personnel attempting to enter the SARTECH trade.
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Course Application Forms, Waivers, Credit Card Form Payment Forms, Booking Policies

• go to course applications page
• download printable course applications and waivers
• download printable Credit Card Payment Form and Booking & Cancellation Policy
• view Course Meeting Times and Places

WEC - 90 hour Advanced First Aid - 2023

• WEC Refresher September 25 to 28, 2023 (Monday to Thursday) in Jasper, AB – more detailed information
  
• WEC Refresher October 2 to 5, 2023 (Monday to Thursday) in Revelstoke, BC – more detailed information
  
• WEC Refresher November 6 to 9, 2023 (Monday to Thursday) in Canmore, AB – more detailed information
  
• WEC Refresher November 27 - 30, 2023 (Monday to Thursday) in Golden, BC – more detailed information
  
• WEC Full Course spring TBA, 2024 (Monday to Friday for 2 consecutive weeks) in Canmore, AB
  

• view Course Meeting Times and Places
• view WEC course outlines
• download Credit Card Payment form and Booking & Cancellation Policy in .pdf format

Closed Courses and Special Events

• SARTECH Team Leader Summer - Mountain Phase: course completed 2023 - Basic Mountain & Glacier Rescue training for Canadian Forces Search & Rescue Technicians - closed course for Military SARTECHs only. - more detailed information
• SARTECH TL Evaluations - course completed 2023 (Jarvis Lake Detachment) - Advanced Mountain & Glacier Rescue training for Canadian Forces Search & Rescue Technicians - closed course for Military SARTECHs only. - more detailed information
• SARTECH TM(UT) - Summer Mountain Phase: course cmpleted 2023 - Basic Mountain & Glacier Rescue training for Canadian Forces Search & Rescue Technicians - closed course for Military SARTECHs only. - more detailed information

• SARTECH TM(UT) Winter Operations - TBA 2024 - Team Member Winter Mountain Operations & Rescue training for Canadian Forces Search & Rescue Technicians - closed course for Military SARTECHs only - more detailed information
• SARTECH TL Winter Operations - TBA 2024 - Team Leader / Winter Mountain Operations & Rescue training for Canadian Forces Search & Rescue Technicians - closed course for Military SARTECHs only - more detailed information

Also Available to book privately in Winter 2024:

Introductory Waterfall Ice Climbing
Intermediate Waterfall Ice Climbing
AST Level 1 - Avalanche Awareness - Safety & Rescue - Level 1
AST Level 2 - Advanced Avalanche Awareness - Safety & Rescue
Introductory Ski Touring & Winter Glacier Travel
Introduction to Backcountry Touring and Ski Techniques
Mountain Winter Camping and Snow Shelters
Ice Climbing Leadership Course
Ski Touring Leadership Course
The Complete Introduction to Waterfall Ice Climbing
The Complete Introduction to Avalanche Safety
The Complete Introduction to Winter Ski Touring
Mountain & Wilderness Navigation
Wilderness Emergency Care "WEC"
Outdoor and Wilderness Life Support "OWLS"
Emergency Mountaineering First Aid "EMFA"
And more...

General Information

Course prices as listed are in Canadian dollars and do not include GST (goods & services tax) unless stipulated otherwise. They do not include meals, accommodation or transportation unless noted. (Reduced rates are available only for members of clubs with a reciprocal agreement. Call or email for special club price list.)

Ropes, harnesses, helmets, crampons, ice axes and technical gear are provided. Proper climbing shoes, boots, skis and ski boots are not provided. Participants are responsible for their own food, proper clothing and accommodation. Course details will be provided when you sign up. You must be in good physical condition and have proper clothing for participating in outdoor activities in foul mountain weather. The course instructors reserve the right to deny participation to anyone who is unfit, ill prepared or in any way a detriment to group safety. You will be required to complete a medical form and waiver before attending any course.

In order to book a spot on a climbing, avalanche or ski course, you must pay the course fee in full in advance. For booking conditions for WEC courses, view the WEC course application page. Climbing course applications and related forms can be obtained online or send email to . Please view our Booking and Cancellation Policies page before sending in your course applications. Some courses book rapidly, so do not wait until the last minute to book.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT WAIVERS: Our insurer requires that we have a two part process for using and administering waivers. If you sign up by mail or email you must included a signed and witnessed waiver as part of your application for all courses. You will also be required to sign a second full colour paper copy of the waiver in the presence of one of our staff members. There are no exceptions.

If you just can't wait to sign up by emailing us your waiver, application forms and payment information, here are the forms you need to download:

Climbing and Rescue Course waiver and application form Credit Card Payment Form and Booking and Cancellation Policies and Procedures

You can also email Rescue Dynamics at:

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