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Total 13 program(s)/course(s) available.
Mountain Journey A journey to bring together all skills and attitudes learned in the mountains. Students will be tasked with planning and preparation necessary in achieving a suitable objective. Rotated leadership, ascent of a peak, emphasis on minimal impact camping, group dynamics, leadership skills and responsibilities....
Snow and Glacier TravelWeather permitting, a base camp is established and emphasis is placed the acquisition of technical skills. Topics covered: glacier travel technique, moving together in crevassed areas, rope teams of two and three, safety systems (e.g. prussiks), crevasse rescue, ice screw placement, crampon use, alpine hazards, alpine starts, peak experiences.
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Mountain TravelFocus on navigation techniques: orienteering (use of map and compass), route finding, estimating distance and time, pacing, contour following, landscape identification, resection, micro-navigation. Also covered: trip preparation and moving safely, group dynamics, leadership responsibilities, minimum impact camping, use of ice axe for braking and cutting steps, and self-belay for moving on steep......
Squamish TripAllowing 2 half days for travel. Introduction to rock climbing: following lead climbs, removing protection, complex anchors, multi-pitch rappel and climb, guide book use, designing a teaching session. Rescue techniques for climbers (adapted for climbers and mountaineers): escaping from systems, improvised lowers and raises, climbing a rope, passing a knot through a lowering system.
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Rock ClimbingMoving on rock, knots, rope handling, belaying, top rope, rappelling, simple anchors, equipment, communication....
Sea Kayaking in Tidal Currents (Certificate)Exploring some of the tidal rapids on the east coast of Quadra Island. Students will learn the dangers and difficulties of tidal currents. This trip includes the final series of practical exams for the Assistant Guide Certification....
Ocean Kayaking in Nootka SoundOne day of preparation. Chart work, navigation, ocean paddling and surf techniques, dangers of exposed areas, weather, use of radios and rescue techniques. An emphasis also on fishing, foraging and West Coast Native Culture....
Surf Kayak IntroductionAn introduction to kayaking in the surf will provide an excellent arena for developing Eskimo rolling and bracing skills.
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Nimpkish River TripA combination canoe/kayak trip; travelling with gear and camping along the river. Focus is on planning and organization....
Whitewater Kayak IDeveloping paddling strokes and progressing to grade 2 water. River reading, river grading, Eskimo rolls, self rescue, and river manoeuvers including eddy turns, ferrying, surfing, and hole riding.
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Whitewater Kayak IIProgressing to grade 3 water, the course will stress river reading and running whitewater safely, while honing all skills learned in Kayak I.
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Whitewater CanoeingFurther refine all basic paddling strokes while developing more advanced combinations and variations. Tandem paddling will emphasize teamwork and communication. Also covered are: reading rapids, rescue techniques and river manoeuvers.
6 days BC Recreational Canoe Instructor (IV) Certification: A demanding programme that focuses on learning to teach flat water canoe skills in a clear and concis......
Canoe SkillsIntroduction to basic tandem canoe strokes and rescues.
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