Scott and any other guide associated with Newsomesnow Quest Inc. will be professionally certified by Canadian Standards in snow safety: Canadian Avalanche Association, first aid and guide organizations; Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and Canadian Ski Guides Association.

All guests will be trained in avalanche self/group rescue and avalanche transceivers.

Back country snowboarding has inherited risks, from helicopters, snowcats, avalanches and other natural hazards associated with mountain travel.

Newsomesnow Quest Inc. is proud to offer you three unique courses sure to give you the backcountry skills you must have to safely enjoy your time in the mountains.

Dates Nov 26-28 2010 Dec 3-5 2010 Dec 6-8 2010 Dec 10-12 2010 Dec 17-19 2010 Please contact us for 2011 dates.

AVALANCHE COURSE

Avalanche Skills Training (AST1)
Formerly known as RAC
Cost: $250 per person (not including lodging)
Lunch: $10 per person (optional)
Deposit required.

• One evening classroom, two days in field
• Certificate
• Avaluator
• Book

*All courses are located in Revelstoke and Rogers Pass

This course is sanctioned by the Canadian Avalanche Association and is a prerequisite for the CAA Level 1 Operations Course.

Course Objectives

• Identify and travel in and around avalanche terrain
• Obtain and interpret snowpit data and avalanche information
• Rescue Equipment and how it is used
• Recognize the basic factors in snow stability analysis
• Understand the serious consequences of avalanche accidents
• Be able to commence a self-rescue in the backcountry
• Know how to safely gain experience in the backcountry

Minimum 4 people
*Private groups possible at different dates, please inquire.

Cost: $400 per person
Lunch: $10 per person (optional)
Deposit required.

This is a modified version of the Avalanche Skills Training (AST1) course geared towards the safety and extended knowledge of people working within the media of the ski and snowboard industry.

All students receive a CAA certified certificate upon passing, avaluator and book. This course is not subject to staying with Revelstoke and Rogers Pass.

For the most part, this course is for photographers, cinematographers and athletes who make their profession working in and around avalanche terrain. Scott has personally worked with media for 15 years, both as talent and a snowboard guide and there has been a huge explosion of new people in the industry that have little or no knowledge of safe backcountry travel. This course is also intended for veterans of the industry who would benefit from brushing up on their own skills.

More and more film crews are moving away from ski hills and into avalanche terrain via snowmobile, heli or splitboard. It is important to understand and practice safe travel procedures, self-rescue, snowpit data, avalanche information and positioning between rider and film crew while working in remote locations.

2-5 day packages
Group rates
Deposit required.
December - March

Rates and bookings will be taken based on clients interests, specifics, dates and number of people.

As one of the first snowboarders who has entered into the guiding profession, Scott would like to share his personal experiences, teach valuable skills and what the industries expected requirements are in becoming a Snowboard Guide. Recreationalists can hone in on their own personal mountain leadership skills.

• Advanced beacon training
• Glacier travel
• Rope skills
• Crevasse/cliff rescue
• Overnight survival techniques etc...

This course will be offered based on amount of interest.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Newsomesnow Quest Inc. - Scott and Kerry Newsome
(250) 837-5695 or (250) 814-3311 Cell
 

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MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. Box 2731
Revelstoke, BC, Canada
V0E 2S0