2022 / 23
Course Schedule & Dates
updated Saturday, August 20, 2022
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5109 - 17A Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, Canada T6L 1K5
(780) 461 - 5040
email:
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Last Updated Saturday, August 20, 2022
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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: Public courses and guiding have been suspended for summer 2022 due to continuing issues related to COVID.
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 2022 / 2023 (under revision not yet complete)
- ACC Emergency Mountaineering 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 (Wednesday - Sunday) - 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
- ACC TNF National Winter Leadership Course - TBA, 2023 (one week) - closed course for Alpine Club of Canada - see your local ACC Section representative for details on how to apply for this course
- ACC Ski Mountaineering Leadership - TBA
- SARTECH RTM Winter Operations - TBA 2023 - Winter Mountain Operations & Rescue training for Canadian Forces Search & Rescue Technicians - closed course for Military SARTECHs only - more detailed information
- SARTECH RTL3 Winter Operations - TBA 2023 - Restricted 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 2023 - Under revision
- 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
- ACC TNF National Summer Leadership Course - 2023 - Chess Group, Rocky Mountains - closed course for Alpine Club of Canada (contact ACC National Office or your Section Chairperson for details)
- 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
Course Application Forms, Waivers, Credit Card Form Payment Forms, Booking Policies
Advanced First Aid / Wilderness Emergency Care & First Responder - 2022
- WEC Full Course September TBA, 2019 (Monday to Friday for 2 consecutive weeks) in Canmore, AB
- WEC Refresher April 15 - 18, 2019 (Monday to Friday) in Canmore, AB more detailed information
- WEC Refresher September 30 - October 4, 2019 (Monday to Friday) in Jasper, AB more detailed information
- WEC Refresher October 21 - 25, 2019 (Monday to Friday) in Canmore, AB more detailed information
- WEC Refresher November 11 - 15, 2019 (Monday to Friday) in Golden, BC more detailed information
- WEC Refresher November 18 - 22, 2019 (Monday to Friday) in Revelstoke, BC more detailed information
- WEC Refresher December 2 - 6, 2019 (Monday to Friday) in Canmore, AB more detailed information
Closed Courses and Special Events
- SARTECH RTM Winter Operations - 2023 - Restricted Team Member Winter Mountain Operations & Rescue training for Canadian Forces Search & Rescue Technicians - closed course for Military SARTECHs only - more detailed information
- SARTECH RTL Winter Operations - 2023 - Restricted 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 - March 25, 26, 2017 - closed course for Alpine Club - Calgary
- ACC TNF National Summer Leadership Course - 2023 - closed course for Alpine Club of Canada - closed course for Alpine Club of Canada - see your local ACC Section representative for details on how to apply for this course
Also Available to book privately in Winter 2023:
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 in HTML format. Climbing course applications and related forms can be obtained by contacting (780) 461-5040 or send email to
. Please view our Booking and Cancellation Policies page before sending in your course applications. Some courses have been booked full already, so do not wait until the last minute to book.
If you just can't wait to sign up by faxing us your credit card information, application forms and waiver, here are the forms you need to download:
You can also email, phone or write to Rescue Dynamics at:
Rescue Dynamics
5109 - 17A Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, Canada T6L 1K5
phone (780) 461 - 5040
email:
Further Information, Comments, Suggestions?
Rescue Dynamics
5109 - 17A Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, Canada T6L 1K5
phone (780) 461 - 5040
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