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Yamnuska Mountain Adventures

Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Backcountry Skiing

  • Avalanche
    • Avalanche Skills Training 1 – Canmore/Calgary
    • Avalanche Skills Training 1 – Lake Louise
    • Avalanche Skills Training 1 for Ice Climbers
    • Avalanche Skills Training 2 – Canadian Rockies
    • Avalanche Skills Training 2 – Rogers Pass
    • Avalanche Skills Training 2 – Purcell Lodge
  • Mountaineering
    • Beginner Programs
      • Scrambling Skills and Safety
      • Snow and Ice Long Weekend
      • Intro to Mountaineering
      • Women’s Intro to Mountaineering
      • Youth Mountaineering Course
      • Wapta Ice Hike
    • Intermediate and Advanced Programs
      • Yoho Peaks
      • Intro to Alpine Rock in the Bugaboos
      • Intro to Alpine Ice at the Columbia Icefields
      • Lake Louise Classics
      • Rogers Pass Alpinist Camp
      • Fairy Meadows Granite Base Camp
      • Bugaboos Granite
    • Canadian Rockies 11,000ers
      • Mount Temple
      • Mount Willingdon
      • Mount Cline
      • Mt Woolley & Diadem
      • Mount Hector
      • Mount Athabasca
      • Mount Andromeda – Skyladder
      • Mt Joffre Expedition
      • Mount Victoria
      • Mount Forbes Expedition
      • Mount Assiniboine
      • Mount Robson
    • Fast and Light Series
      • Castle Mountain
      • Mt Louis Kain Route
      • Bugaboo Spire – North East Ridge
      • Mt Sir Donald – Northwest Ridge
      • Mt Aberdeen
      • Mt Fay – West Ridge
      • Mt Temple – East Ridge
    • Navigation 1 (Back to Basics with Map & Compass)
    • Navigation 2 (Digital Trip Planning & Electronic Navigation)
    • One Month Summer Mountaineering Program
    • Private Mountaineering and Guiding
      • Climb Mount Athabasca
      • Bugaboos Climbing Guides
      • Climb Mount Assiniboine
      • Climb Mount Robson
  • Skiing
    • Backcountry Skiing and Splitboard Touring Programs
      • Intro to Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
      • Intro to Backcountry Skiing at Purcell Lodge
      • 2-Day Backcountry Freerider Camp
    • Steep & Deep Programs
      • Lift-Assisted Backcountry Skiing at Lake Louise
      • Rogers Pass Ski Camp
      • Steep and Deep Clinic (2-Day)
      • Ultimate Steep & Deep Camp
      • Signature Series Splitboarding Steep & Deep Camp
      • Remote Ski Camp – Freshfields
    • Ski Mountaineering & Classic Traverses
      • Intro to Ski Mountaineering
      • Crevasse Rescue for Skiers & Splitboarders
      • The Wapta Traverse
      • Bow to Yoho Advanced Ski Week
      • Yoho Ski Safari
      • Bugaboos to Rogers Pass Ski Traverse
    • 11’000ers Ski Programs
      • Mt Hector
      • The Lyells & Mons Ski Descents
      • Mt Columbia Ski Expedition
    • International Ski Trips
      • Troll Peninsula, Iceland Ski Safari
      • Rishiri Island Skiing in Japan
    • Navigation 1 (Back to Basics with Map & Compass)
    • Navigation 2 (Digital Trip Planning & Electronic Navigation)
    • One Month Backcountry Ski Program
    • Private Ski Guiding & Splitboarding
  • Rock Climbing
    • Rock Climbing Level 1 – Outdoor Rock Intro
    • Rock Climbing Level 2 – Learn to Lead
    • Rock Climbing Level 1 & 2 – Rock Evolution
    • Rock Climbing Level 3 – Multi-Pitch Climbing Course
    • Rock Climbing Level 4 – Trad Rock Leader
    • Rock Climbing Level 5 – Rock Rescue & Advanced Ropework
    • Skaha Rock – 5-day Progression
    • Hot Rock
    • Ghost Rock
    • El Potrero Chico Rock Road Trip
    • Mature Movement 50+ Rock Climbing
    • Beginner Experiential Rock Climbing
    • Multipitch & Instructional Rock Climbing
  • Ice Climbing
    • Ice Climbing Level 1 – Basic Ice
    • Ice Climbing Level 2 – Top Rope Management
    • Ice Climbing Level 1 & 2 – Ice Evolution
    • Ice Climbing Level 3 – Ice Leader
    • Ice Climbing Level 4 – Multi-Pitch Ice Leader
    • Rampart Creek Ice Camp
    • Ghost Ice Climbing Camp
    • Hot Ice Climbing
    • Beginner Experiential Ice Climbing
    • Private Multipitch & Instructional Ice Climbing
  • Mountain Semester

Wilderness Remote Responder

The Wilderness Remote Responder program is a great introduction to Wilderness First Aid. This course is designed for the weekend warrior who participates in activities such as mountain biking, sport climbing or other outdoor sports that are relatively close to roads and towns. It is taught entirely from the perspective of “delayed help” and enables the participant to perform valuable treatments that will lessen the severity of injuries and contribute to speedier recovery times in the case of an unfortunate incident.

Being fully recognized as meeting the standards set down by the Alberta Workplace Health and Safety for “standard” first aid, it is also a valuable workplace qualification for those working in more remote environments. This course is a combination of theoretical and hands on curriculum.

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We have a lot of material to cover in our 20 hours of instruction. Please come prepared for an intensive weekend of first aid training.

Agenda

This program is 20 hours:  first evening – 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, full days 2 and 3 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm). Mornings are devoted to lectures and quizzes. Afternoons are devoted to practical hands-on sessions.

Certification

This certification is recognized throughout Canada (including the  Alberta Occupational Health and Safety). Successful students will receive a certification card which is valid for 3 years.

Successful completion of this course is based on attendance (100% required) and performance on both written and practical tests.

Curriculum

  • Principles of extended care
  • Medical-legal issues
  • Communicable diseases
  • CPR and AED skills
  • Patient assessment
  • Airway management
  • Shock
  • Wound management
  • Fractures
  • Dislocations
  • Head and facial trauma
  • Spinal injuries
  • Lightning
  • Heat injuries and dehydration
  • Cold injuries
  • Allergies and anaphylaxis
  • Drowning / near drowning
  • Changes in level of consciousness
  • Respiratory distress
  • Cardiology
  • Diabetes
  • Outdoor first aid kits
  • Bivouac skills
  • Packaging and transportation

The course begins at the Yamnuska office at 6pm on Friday evening. Map

Getting to Canmore

Canmore is a 1 hour drive west from Calgary. Greyhound (1 800 661 8747) services Canmore from points east and west along the Trans-Canada Highway.

Frequent shuttles connect Calgary International Airport and Canmore.

Instructors

The course is taught by professional first aid instructors and practitioners from Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine (RMAM). They receive intensive vetting and training. Course quality is continually monitored and assessed by Yamnuska and RMAM. Curriculum is updated as accepted practices and standards evolve.

Accommodation and Meals

These are not included in the program price.

Accommodation in Canmore is not included. A variety of accommodation options exist in both Canmore and Banff, including campsites, hostels, all levels of hotels as well as condo style accommodation with kitchens or suites.  We recommend that you book your own accommodations well in advance as all levels of accommodations in the Bow Valley fill quickly.

What to Bring

Appropriate clothing for the location and time of year. Remember that rain or shine, much of our time is spent outside. You will also need something to write with and a notebook.

Please book as early as practical to avoid disappointment. We require full payment at the time of booking.

Detailed booking instructions and conditions.

Please note that you will be required to sign our waiver before commencing the program. Please view our sample waiver copy.

There are two basic types of insurance that most travelers need to consider: Medical and Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance. We offer our guests coverage for both and highly recommend you purchase it.

Emergency Medical Expenses Insurance:

It is wise to ensure that your health plan will cover you in case of illness or accident during your trip.  Obtain extra coverage if necessary.  There is no charge for rescue in the national and provincial parks, however costs such as air or ground transportation, long term care and other services are not covered.

Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance:

We recognize that our guests’ schedules may change for many reasons; business, family, flight delays, injuries and other unplanned events.  For these eventualities the Trip Cancellation/Interruption insurance is a great way to protect your investment.

For all your travel insurance requirements we recommend the Simpson Group.  This agency offers a wide range of travel insurance options including Trip Cancellation/Interruption, Travel Medical and Personal Effect Loss for Canadian Travelers.  We highly recommend purchasing this insurance.

Please note that this coverage is for Canadian residents only. For guests who are not from Canada and who are interested in the ‘Visitors to Canada’ insurance package please contact the Simpson Group directly at JSimpson@simpson-group.com and reference your Yamnuska Mountain Adventure’s trip.

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Checking patient airway
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keeping an injured patient warm
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Dates:

This program includes a four hour class on the first evening and then two full days of instruction on days 2 and 3.

PRICE:

$305 CDN includes instruction and course materials. GST is extra.

Trip Cancellation Insurance is available through the Simpson Group.

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Is it for you?

No prior first-aid certification is required for this course. Minimum age is 16 years. Sportsmen, mountain bikers, climbers, hikers and those who spend time in the backcountry are strongly encouraged to take this first aid training.

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