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  • February 23, 2019 thru February 24, 2019

Level 1 Certification with Elk Valley Snow Shepherds.

Have fun, gain confidence and get home safely. Elk Valley Snow Shepherds professional instructors, accredited with the Canadian Avalanche Association, can teach you the snowmobile specific skills required for travel in backcountry terrain. 

Courses follow the curriculum developed by Avalanche Canada. Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion. 

Avalanche Skills Training Level 1: $350

  • 2 days: 7 hours classroom + 1 field day
  • "THE" course for all sledders travelling in mountain terrain
  • Learn the fundamentals of sledding in avalanche terrain
  • Entry level course suitable for sledders with basic training and little experience 

Elk Valley Snow Shepherds offer snowmobile skills & safety courses throughout the winter:

  • Snowmobile Avalanche Skills Training LEVEL 1: Dec 29-30, Feb 23-24.
    • Also offering Classroom Sessions in Regina (Oct 20), Winnipeg (Oct 21), and Nelson (Nov 4), with field days in Fernie (Dec 8, Feb 2, or Mar 3).
  • Snowmobile Avalanche Skills Training LEVEL 2: Feb 2-3 & 9-10 and Feb 15-18.
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