Course Calendar

Gain the confidence you need to move your rafting, canoeing and kayaking skills to the next level. This course focuses on self-rescue skills so that you can look after yourself when out on the water and is great for those just entering the whitewater arena or for those who have already dipped a paddle and found it to their liking! This one day course offers a combination of theoretical and practical skill development.

Gain the confidence you need to move your rafting, canoeing and kayaking skills to the next level. This course focuses on self-rescue skills so that you can look after yourself when out on the water and is great for those just entering the whitewater arena or for those who have already dipped a paddle and found it to their liking! This one day course offers a combination of theoretical and practical skill development.

If you don’t have much time and you don’t need a certificate, this is a great course for you! This practical 8-hour course looks at potential injuries and emergencies that may arise during your backcountry adventure and focuses on how to manage them effectively.  Note: This is a practical, non-certified course which usually takes place in the Bragg Creek area.

Saturday October 14, 2023:  09:00-17:00

If you don’t have much time and you don’t need a certificate, this is a great course for you! This practical 8-hour course looks at potential injuries and emergencies that may arise during your backcountry adventure and focuses on how to manage them effectively.  Note: This is a practical, non-certified course which usually takes place in the Bragg Creek area.

Saturday March 23, 2024:  09:00-17:00

This course is designed for wilderness professionals- guides and leaders, those who are going on extended and remote expeditions, or those wishing to work as professional ski patrollers in Alberta. This intense 9 day program involves a high level of commitment from the learner.   For successful certification, participants are required to complete the Intermediate First Aid Online Exam, the WFR Chapter Review Exam,  the WFR Final Exam, the required skills components and attend all course sessions.

Course Runs:  Tuesday – Friday, April 2 – 5, (9:00am – 5:00pm) and Monday – Friday, 8 – 12, 2024 (9:00am – 5:00pm)

Gain the confidence you need to move your rafting, canoeing and kayaking skills to the next level. This course focuses on self-rescue skills so that you can look after yourself when out on the water and is great for those just entering the whitewater arena or for those who have already dipped a paddle and found it to their liking! This one day course offers a combination of theoretical and practical skill development.

Gain the confidence you need to move your rafting, canoeing and kayaking skills to the next level. This course focuses on self-rescue skills so that you can look after yourself when out on the water and is great for those just entering the whitewater arena or for those who have already dipped a paddle and found it to their liking! This one day course offers a combination of theoretical and practical skill development.

This course is designed for wilderness professionals- guides and leaders, those who are going on extended and remote expeditions, or those wishing to work as professional ski patrollers in Alberta. This intense program involves a high level of commitment from the learner. It is delivered over 10 days, with 9 teaching days and  1 day for self study.  For successful certification, participants are required to complete the Intermediate First Aid Online Exam, the WFR Chapter Review Exam,  the WFR Final Exam, the required skills components and attend all course sessions.

This course will be hosted through Yamnuska Mountain Adventures.