Course Calendar

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, September 26 – 29 (9:00am – 5:00pm) and Monday – Friday, October 2 – 6, (9:00am – 5:00pm)

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 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. 

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 May 25, 2024:  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.

Sunday July 7, 2024:  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 July 20, 2024:  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 August 10, 2024:  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.

Sunday August 18, 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 program involves a high level of commitment from the learner. It is delivered over 11 days, with 9 teaching days and 2 days 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. 

Sessions run 8:30 – 4:30 daily.

No classes on September 14 & 15.

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.

Sunday October 19, 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 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. 

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.