2010
Course Schedule & Dates

updated Saturday, May 1, 2010

5109 - 17A Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, Canada T6L 1K5
(780) 461 - 5040
email:

Last Updated Saturday, May 1, 2010

Summer -Rock, Snow & Ice Climbing, Mountain Rescue
Winter - Avalanche Skills Training, Ski Touring, Ice Climbing , Glacier Travel
Year Round - First Aid, Mountain Navigation, Diving Emergency Management

Also see the Course Listings in Calendar Format / Course Listings by Course Type / Course Meeting Times and Places

Rescue Dynamics is Celebrating 25 Years of Guiding & Instruction !

If you want to see what special offers and events we have planned, just download the 25th Anniversary PDF file. For regular courses and offerings, see below.

Courses Open to the Public:

NOTE: we reserve the right to make changes to course locations, dates or prices without notification. Always contact our office to confirm final course status before sending in course application forms.

Click on the course name for general course information. Click on "more detailed information" for a course letter specific to the date you have chosen.

Climbing & Related Courses for Summer/ Fall 2010

Note: More Course information will be added during March 2008 as the July, August & September schedules are finalized.

Summer 2009

ACC Emergency Mountaineering First Aid For GMC Leaders - May 9, 10, 2009 - Canmore, AB (Saturday, Sunday) - closed course for Alpine Club National - Price includes GST, course materials, textbook, SAM splint and first aid kit contents - course completed
Basic Rock Climbing - May 16, 17, 2009 (Saturday, Sunday), price $245.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, belay device, descender, carabiners, etc.) - more detailed information. - course completed
Intermediate Rock Climbing - May 23, 24, 2009 (Saturday, Sunday) price $300.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, belay device, descender, carabiners, protection, etc.) - course completed
Advanced Diver Course - May 24, June 13, 2009 - private course - course completed
Peak Performance Buoyancy Course - June 14, 2009 - private course - course completed
Basic Rock Climbing - June 20, 21, 2009 (Saturday, Sunday), price $245.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, belay device, descender, carabiners, etc.) - course completed
Basic Snow and Ice Climbing - June 22, 23, 24, 2009 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday), Price: $375.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, ice axe, crampons, ice screws, carabiners, etc.) - course completed
Intro to Mountaineering - June 20 - 24, 2009 (Saturday - Wednesday), Price: $600.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, ice axe, crampons, ice screws, carabiners, etc.) - course completed
ACC Rock Solid Leadership - Monday, June 29th to Sunday, July 5th, 2009 - closed course for Alpine Club - Edmonton Section - special week long rock climbing leadership course
Basic Rock Climbing - July 11, 12, 2009 (Saturday, Sunday), price $245.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, belay device, descender, carabiners, etc.) - no longer accepting applications for this date
Basic Snow and Ice Climbing - July 13, 14, 15, 2009 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday), Price: $375.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, ice axe, crampons, ice screws, carabiners, etc.) - more detailed information
Intro to Mountaineering - July 11 - 15, 2009 (Saturday - Wednesday), Price: $600.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, ice axe, crampons, ice screws, carabiners, etc.) -no longer accepting applications for this date
Basic Alpine Climbing - July 16, 17, 2009 (Thursday, Friday), price $275.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, ice axe, crampons, ice screws, carabiners, etc.) - no longer accepting applications for this date
Intermediate Rock Climbing - July 18, 19, 2009 (Saturday, Sunday) price $300.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, belay device, descender, carabiners, protection, etc.) - more detailed information
ACC General Mountaineering Camp / GMC: August 1 - 7, 2009 - private guiding for Alpine Club of Canada - course completed
ACC TNF National Summer Leadership Course - August 8 - 15, 2009 - closed course for Alpine Club of Canada (contact ACC National Office or your Section Chairperson for details) - course completed
Intermediate Rock Climbing - August 22, 23, 2009 (Saturday, Sunday) price $300.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, belay device, descender, carabiners, protection, etc.) - course completed
Basic Rock Climbing - August 24, 25, 2009 (Monday, Tuesday), price $245.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, belay device, descender, carabiners, etc.) - course completed
Intermediate Snow & Ice Climbing - August, 2009 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) price includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, ice axe, crampons, ice screws, carabiners, etc.) - course completed
Mountaineering Beyond the Basics - August , 2009 (Saturday - Wednesday) price includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, ice axe, crampons, ice screws, carabiners, etc.) - course completed
Rescue One - September 7 - 11, 2009 (Monday - Friday), price $600.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, technical rescue equipment, etc.) - no longer accepting applications for this date
Rescue Two - August 31 - September 4, 2009 (Monday - Friday), price $600.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, technical rescue equipment, etc.) - no longer accepting applications for this date
Basic Rock Climbing - October 3, 4, 2009 (Saturday, Sunday), price $245.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, belay device, descender, carabiners, etc.) - course completed
Rescue One - October 5 - 9, 2009 (Monday - Friday), price $600.00 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, technical rescue equipment, etc.) - course completed

Winter 2009 / 2010
Introduction to Backcountry Touring and Ski Techniques - February 3, 4, 5, 2010 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) Price: $288.75 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (maps. compass, group gear / DOES NOT include skis, boots, poles or skins.) - more detailed information - no longer accepting applications for this date
AST Level 1 - Avalanche Skills Training - Level 1 - February 6, 7, 2010 (Saturday, Sunday) Price: $141.75 - includes textbook, Avaluator, CAA certificate, GST and use of technical equipment (beacon, probe, Shovel, etc. / DOES NOT include skis, boots, poles or skins) - more detailed information - no longer accepting applications for this date
Introductory Ski Touring & Winter Glacier Travel - February 8, 9, 2010 (Monday, Tuesday) Price: $288.75 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (rope, helmet, harness, ice axe, crampons, ice screws, carabiners, etc.) - more detailed information - no longer accepting applications for this date
The Complete Introduction to Winter Ski Touring - February 3 - 9, 2010 (Wednesday - Tuesday / 7 days) Price: $698.25 - includes GST and use of technical equipment (DOES NOT include skis, boots, poles or skins) - more detailed information- no longer accepting applications for this date
Introduction to Winter Ski Mountaineering / AST 1 - February 16 - 21, 2010 (Tuesday - Saturday / 6 days) custom course for UofA
Mountain Navigation - May 8, 9, 2010 (Saturday, Sunday) price TBA - more detailed information
Leadership Skills and Risk Management for ACC Leaders - September 18, 19, 2010, Barrie, Ontario

Leadership Courses - See Below
First Aid / WEC Courses - See Below
Closed Courses & Special Events - See Below

UPDATE IN PROGRESS - To be completed by March 31, 2010

Outdoor and Wilderness Life Support "OWLS" - Location and Price TBA 2008
Special Note to military personnel attempting to enter the SARTECH trade.
View Course Meeting Times and Places

Course Application Forms, Waivers, Credit Card Form Payment Forms, Booking Policies

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download printable course applications in .pdf format
download printable Credit Card Payment Form and Booking & Cancellation Policy in .pdf format
download printable course dates and booking information in .pdf format
view the course Application Forms in HTML format
view the Booking and Cancellation Policies and Procedures in HTML format
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Advanced First Aid / Wilderness Emergency Care - 2010

WEC Refresher (Canmore, AB) May 3 - 7, 2010 (5 days), price $420.00 includes GST – more detailed information
WEC Refresher (Canmore, AB) October 18 - 22, 2010 (5 days), price $420.00 includes GST – more detailed information
WEC Refresher (Golden, BC) October 25 - 29, 2010 (5 days), price $420.00 includes GST – more detailed information
WEC Refresher (Canmore, AB) November 15 - 19, 2010 (5 days), price $420.00 includes GST – more detailed information
WEC Refresher (Revelstoke, BC) November 22 - 26, 2010 (5 days), price $420.00 includes GST – more detailed information
WEC Refresher (Canmore, AB) November 29 - December 3, 2010 (5 days), price $420.00 includes GST – more detailed information
WEC Full Course (Canmore, AB) September 27 - October 8, 2010 (10 days) Price $700.00 – more detailed information

Outdoor and Wilderness Life Support - Date & Location TBA
view Course Meeting Times and Places
view WEC course outlines in HTML format
download WEC course applications in .pdf format
download Credit Card Payment form and Booking & Cancellation Policy in .pdf format

Advanced First Aid / Parks Emergency Responder - 2009 / 2010

PER Full Course (Iqaluit, NU) March 11 - 22, 2009, (Closed course for Parks Canada Wardens). - course completed
PER Full Course (Gwaii Hannas) April 20 - May 1, 2009, (Closed course for Parks Canada Wardens) - course completed
PER Refresher (Waterton Lake, AB) April 20 - 24, 2009, (Closed course for Parks Canada Wardens) - course completed
PER Refresher (Canmore, AB) May 4 - 8, 2009, (Closed course for Parks Canada Wardens) - course completed
PER Refresher (Jasper, AB) May 11 - 15, 2009, (Closed course for Parks Canada Wardens) - course completed
PER Refresher (Banff, AB) November 2 - 6, 2009, (Closed course for Parks Canada RMPS staff) - course completed
PER Refresher (Jasper, AB) May 10 - 14, 2010, (Closed course for Parks Canada RMPS staff)
NOTE: no further PER courses or refreshers are scheduled for 2010

2010 Closed Courses and Special Events

ACC TNF National Winter Leadership Course - January 17 - 24, 2010 - closed course for Alpine Club of Canada - see your local ACC Section representative for details on how to apply for this course - course completed
ACC Calgary - Ice Leadership (JM) - January 10, 11, 2009 (Saturday, Sunday)- closed course for Alpine Club - Calgary Alberta Section - course completed
ACC Calgary - Waterfall Ice Rescue - January 24, 25, 2009 (Saturday, Sunday) - closed course for Alpine Club - Calgary Alberta Section - course completed
ACC Edmonton Section Winter Ski Leadership - February 12 - 15, 2010 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday)- closed course for Alpine Club - Edmonton Alberta Section
Introduction to Winter Ski Mountaineering / AST 1 - February 16 - 21, 2010 (Tuesday - Saturday / 6 days) custom course for UofA
ACC Thunder Bay Section Mountain Leadership Seminar - April 23, 24, 25, 2010
ACC Edmonton Section Mountain Navigation - May 8, 9, 2010 (Saturday, Sunday) $220.00 - closed course for Alpine Club - Edmonton Alberta Section
SARTECH Rope Rescue Instructors Seminar - Closed course for Rescue Dynamics Staff and CFSSAR Staff only
ACC Calgary Section Intro to Alpine Climbing - June 19, 20, 2010
ACC Edmonton Section Scrambles Leadership - June 26, 27, 2010 (Saturday, Sunday)- closed course for Alpine Club - Edmonton Alberta Section
ACC Calgary Section Advanced Scrambling Leadership course - July 1, 2, 2010
ACC Calgary Section Intro to Alpine Climbing Leadership course July 3, 4, 2010 - (above two courses held back-to-back on July long weekend)
ACC Calgary Section Anchors course 1 - July 17, 2010
ACC Calgary Section Anchors course 2 - July 18, 2010
ACC Calgary Section Scrambling Leadership course - July 24, 25, 2010
ACC Calgary Section August 21, 22, 2020 - Advanced Alpine Leadership
ACC Rock Solid Leadership - Saturday, July 10th to Friday, July 16th, 2010 - closed course for Alpine Club - Edmonton Section - special week long rock climbing leadership course - open to members from other ACC Sections
ACC TNF National Summer Leadership Course - July 31 - August 7, 2010 - closed course for Alpine Club of Canada - closed course for Alpine Club of Canada - see your local ACC Section representative for details on how to apply for this course
ACC Emergency Mountaineering First Aid EMFA - September 11, 12, 2010 (Saturday, Sunday) $200.00 - closed course for Alpine Club - Edmonton Alberta Section
ACC Toronto Section - Leadership Skills and Risk Management for ACC Leaders - September 18, 19, 2010
ACC Emergency Mountaineering First Aid EMFA - September 25, 26, 2010 (Saturday, Sunday) $200.00 - closed course for Alpine Club - Edmonton Alberta Section

SARTECH TQ5A - Mountain Phase: Dates May 17 - 28, 2010 - Basic Mountain & Glacier Rescue training for Canadian Forces Search & Rescue Technicians - closed course for Military SARTECHs only. - more detailed information
SARTECH TQ6A - Mountain Phase (6A Part 2): Dates May 29 - June 11, 2010 (begin Jasper / finish Jarvis) - Advanced Mountain & Glacier Rescue training for Canadian Forces Search & Rescue Technicians - closed course for Military SARTECHs only. - more detailed information

Also Available in Winter 2010:

Introductory Waterfall Ice Climbing

Intermediate Waterfall Ice Climbing

AST Level 1 - Avalanche Awareness - Safety & Rescue - Level 1

AST Level 2 - Advanced Avalanche Awareness - Safety & Rescue

Introductory Ski Touring & Winter Glacier Travel

Introduction to Backcountry Touring and Ski Techniques

Mountain Winter Camping and Snow Shelters

Ice Climbing Leadership Course

Ski Touring Leadership Course

The Complete Introduction to Waterfall Ice Climbing

The Complete Introduction to Avalanche Safety

The Complete Introduction to Winter Ski Touring

Mountain & Wilderness Navigation

Wilderness Emergency Care "WEC"

Outdoor and Wilderness Life Support "OWLS"

Emergency Mountaineering First Aid "EMFA"

And more...

General Information

Course prices as listed are in Canadian dollars and do not include GST (goods & services tax) unless stipulated otherwise. They do not include meals, accommodation or transportation unless noted. (Reduced rates are available only for members of clubs with a reciprocal agreement. Call or email for special club price list.)

Ropes, harnesses, helmets, crampons, ice axes and technical gear are provided. Proper climbing shoes, boots, skis and ski boots are not provided. Participants are responsible for their own food, proper clothing and accommodation. Course details will be provided when you sign up. You must be in good physical condition and have proper clothing for participating in outdoor activities in foul mountain weather. The course instructors reserve the right to deny participation to anyone who is unfit, ill prepared or in any way a detriment to group safety. You will be required to complete a medical form and waiver before attending any course.

In order to book a spot on a climbing, avalanche or ski course, you must pay the course fee in full in advance. For booking conditions for WEC courses, view the WEC course application page in HTML format. Climbing course applications and related forms can be obtained by contacting (780) 461-5040 or send email to . Please view our Booking and Cancellation Policies page before sending in your course applications. Some courses have been booked full already, so do not wait until the last minute to book.

If you just can't wait to sign up by faxing us your credit card information, application forms and waiver, here are the forms you need to download:

You can also email, phone or write to Rescue Dynamics at:

Rescue Dynamics
5109 - 17A Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, Canada T6L 1K5
phone (780) 461 - 5040

email:

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