2024
Course Schedule & Dates
updated Saturday, April 6, 2024
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Rescue Dynamics
Edmonton, AB, Canada T6L 1K5
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Last Updated Saturday, April 6, 2024
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Summer -Rock, Snow & Ice Climbing, Mountain Rescue
Winter - Avalanche Skills Training, Ski Touring, Ice Climbing , Glacier Travel
Year Round - First Aid, Mountain Navigation
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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.
Summer 2024
- ACC Map & Compass - TBA (Saturday, Sunday) - Canmore AB
- 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
Winter 2024/2025 (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 - TBA (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 2025 - 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 2025 - 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
Course Application Forms, Waivers, Credit Card Form Payment Forms, Booking Policies
WEC - 90 hour Advanced First Aid - 2023
- WEC Refresher September 9 to 12, 2024 (Monday to Thursday) in Canmore, AB – more detailed information
- WEC Refresher September 23 to 26, 2024 (Monday to Thursday) in Golden, BC – more detailed information
- WEC Refresher October 7 to 10, 2024 (Monday to Thursday) in Revelstoke, BC – more detailed information
- WEC Refresher October 21- 24, 2024 (Monday to Thursday) in Canmore, AB – more detailed information
- WEC Full Course autumn TBA, 2024 (Monday to Friday for 2 consecutive weeks) in Canmore, AB
Closed Courses and Special Events
- SARTECH TM(UT) Winter Operations - TBA 2025 - 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 2025 - 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:
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:
You can also email Rescue Dynamics at:
email:
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