BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Peak Wyld Co. - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Peak Wyld Co. X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://peakwyldco.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Peak Wyld Co. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Dawson_Creek BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20160101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240120T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205817 CREATED:20231020T011238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T052303Z UID:14848-1705737600-1705770000@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:AST 1 - Ski/Snowshoe DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/ast-1-ski-snowshoe/ LOCATION:Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:All,Courses,Winter Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/335138949_245995484447763_7989124916980785280_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20240113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20240113T170000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205817 CREATED:20230301T152022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T033706Z UID:12756-1705140000-1705165200@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Teepee/Quality Falls - SNOWSHOE DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/quality-teepee-falls/ LOCATION:Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:All,Day Hikes,Winter Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Quality-Falls-10.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240102T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240102T150000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205817 CREATED:20231229T051053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T162312Z UID:15443-1704207600-1704207600@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Wokkpash Lake Tour - Fly in/out DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/wokkpash-lake-tour-fly-in-out/ LOCATION:Private: Northern Rockies Lodge\, Muncho Lake\, BC\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:All,Backpacking,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/297362947_10159482253918113_2164819010508219384_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230819T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230819T110000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205817 CREATED:20230714T151846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T151942Z UID:14312-1692435600-1692442800@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Bear Aware Course DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/bear-aware-course-2/ LOCATION:North Peace Rod & Gun Club\, 13300 Sunnyside Dr\, Charlie Lake\,\, British Columbia\, V0C1H0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Bear-Aware-Course-Photo-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230816T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230819T170000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205817 CREATED:20240403T190956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T183828Z UID:16181-1692172800-1692464400@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Wapiti Lake DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/wapiti-lake-backpacking-tour/ LOCATION:Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:All,Backpacking,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wapiti-Lake-8.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20230716T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20230724T100000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205817 CREATED:20230313T153743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T140105Z UID:12895-1689503400-1690192800@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:1 SPOT LEFT – Wild Women Take The North DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/full-wild-women-take-the-north/ LOCATION:Wokkpash Lake\, Stone Mountain Provincial Park\, Northern Rockies B\, BC V0C 2X0 CATEGORIES:Backpacking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Wild-Women-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20230715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20230715T170000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205817 CREATED:20230316T205644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T202725Z UID:13191-1689415200-1689440400@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Summit Peak Trail DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/summit-peak-trail/ LOCATION:Stone Mountain Provincial Park\, BC\, Northern Rockies B\, BC V0C 2X0 CATEGORIES:Day Hikes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/107713810_10163562042025276_6611828493896201847_o.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20220805T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20220808T150000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205817 CREATED:20230313T153802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153802Z UID:12900-1659691800-1659970800@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Heart of the MacDonald ~ Aug 5-8\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/heart-of-the-macdonald-aug-5-8-2022/ LOCATION:Stone Mountain Provincial Park\, Canada CATEGORIES:Backpacking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Heart-of-the-MacDonald-Cover-Photo-Website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20220717T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20220725T180000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205817 CREATED:20230313T153800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153800Z UID:12898-1658044800-1658772000@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Wild Women Take The North\, July 17-25\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/wild-women-take-the-north-july-17-25-2022/ LOCATION:Wokkpash Lake\, Stone Mountain Provincial Park\, Northern Rockies B\, BC V0C 2X0 CATEGORIES:Backpacking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/WWTN-2022-Cover-Photo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20220708T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20220711T103000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205818 CREATED:20230313T153759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153759Z UID:12897-1657301400-1657535400@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Balance Retreat DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/balance-retreat/ LOCATION:Stone Mountain Outfitters Lodge\, Toad River BC\, Mile 428 Alaska Highway Toad River\, BC\, Canada V0C 2X0 CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BALANCE-COVER-PHOTO.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20220610T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20220613T180000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205818 CREATED:20230313T153801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153801Z UID:12899-1654848000-1655143200@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Toad River Retreat ~ June 10-13\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/toad-river-retreat-june-10-13-2022/ LOCATION:Stone Mountain Outfitters Lodge\, Toad River BC\, Mile 428 Alaska Highway Toad River\, BC\, Canada V0C 2X0 CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Toad-River-Retreat-June-10-2021-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20220318T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20220321T180000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205818 CREATED:20230313T153813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153813Z UID:12901-1647590400-1647885600@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Toad River Retreat ~ Mar. 18-21\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/toad-river-retreat-mar-18-21-2022/ LOCATION:Stone Mountain Outfitters Lodge\, Toad River BC\, Mile 428 Alaska Highway Toad River\, BC\, Canada V0C 2X0 CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Toad-River-33.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20210813T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20210816T000000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205818 CREATED:20230313T153814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153814Z UID:12902-1628841600-1629072000@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Heart of the MacDonald ~ August 13 – 16\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/heart-of-the-macdonald-august-13-16-2021/ LOCATION:McDonald Creek Valley Trail\, Stone Mountain Provincial Park\, Northern Rockies B\, BC V0C 2X0 CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Heart-of-the-Macdonald-2021-08-13-to-16-Northern-Rockies-Fitness.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20210718T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20210721T180000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205818 CREATED:20230313T153816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153816Z UID:12904-1626595200-1626890400@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Wild Women Take the North\, July 18-26\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/wild-women-take-the-north-july-18-26-2021/ LOCATION:Wokkpash Lake\, Stone Mountain Provincial Park\, Northern Rockies B\, BC V0C 2X0 CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Wild-Women-Take-The-North-2021-07-18-to-26-Northern-Rockies-Fitness.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20210611T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20210614T180000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205818 CREATED:20230313T153815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153815Z UID:12903-1623398400-1623693600@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Toad River Retreat ~ June 11 – 14\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/toad-river-retreat-june-11-14-2021/ LOCATION:Stone Mountain Outfitters Lodge\, Toad River BC\, Mile 428 Alaska Highway Toad River\, BC\, Canada V0C 2X0 CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Toad-River-Retreat-2021-06-11-to-14-Northern-Rockies-Fitness.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20200821T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20200824T180000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205818 CREATED:20230313T153904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153904Z UID:12908-1597996800-1598292000@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Heart of the MacDonald – August 21-24\, 2020 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/heart-of-the-macdonald-august-21-24-2020/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Heart-of-the-Macdonald-2020-08-21-to-24-Northern-Rockies-Fitness.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20200719T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20200727T180000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205818 CREATED:20230313T153817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153817Z UID:12905-1595145600-1595872800@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Wild Women Take The North\, July 19 – 27\, 2020 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/wild-women-take-the-north-july-19-27-2020/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Wild-Women-Take-The-North-2020-07-19-to-27-Northern-Rockies-Fitness.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20200710T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20200713T180000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205818 CREATED:20230313T153901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153901Z UID:12906-1594368000-1594663200@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Toad River Retreat ~ July 10 – 13\, 2020 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/toad-river-retreat-july-10-13-2020/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Toad-River-Retreat-2020-07-10-to-13-Northern-Rockies-Fitness.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20200605T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20200608T180000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205818 CREATED:20230313T153902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153902Z UID:12907-1591344000-1591639200@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Toad River Retreat ~ June 5 – 8\, 2020 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/toad-river-retreat-june-5-8-2020/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Toad-River-Retreat-2020-06-05-to-08-Northern-Rockies-Fitness.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20200306T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20200309T180000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205818 CREATED:20230313T153905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153905Z UID:12909-1583481600-1583776800@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Toad River Retreat Mar. 6-9\, 2020 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/toad-river-retreat-mar-6-9-2020/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Toad-River-Retreat-2020-03-06-to-09-Northern-Rockies-Fitness.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20190719T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20190727T180000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205818 CREATED:20230313T153906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153906Z UID:12910-1563523200-1564250400@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Wild Women Take The North\, July 19-27\, 2019 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/wild-women-take-the-north-july-19-27-2019/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Wild-Women-Take-The-North-2019-07-19-to-27-Northern-Rockies-Fitness.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20190607T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20190610T180000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205818 CREATED:20230313T153918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153918Z UID:12913-1559894400-1560189600@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Toad River Retreat June 7-10\, 2019 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/toad-river-retreat-june-7-10-2019/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Toad-River-Retreat-2019-06-07-to-10-Northern-Rockies-Fitness.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20190308T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20190310T180000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205819 CREATED:20230313T153921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153921Z UID:12915-1552024800-1552240800@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Tumbler Ridge Retreat Mar. 8-10\, 2019 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/tumbler-ridge-retreat-mar-8-10-2019/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Tumbler-Ridge-Retreat-2019-03-08-to-10-Northern-Rockies-Fitness.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20190215T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20190218T180000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205819 CREATED:20230313T153933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153933Z UID:12916-1550217600-1550512800@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Toad River Retreat Feb. 15-18\, 2019 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/toad-river-retreat-feb-15-18-2019/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Toad-River-Retreat-2019-02-15-to-18-Northern-Rockies-Fitness.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20180707T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20180709T180000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205819 CREATED:20230313T153934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153934Z UID:12917-1530950400-1531159200@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Toad River Retreat – 2018 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/toad-river-retreat-2018/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Toad-River-Retreat-2018-Northern-Rockies-Fitness.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20170708T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20170709T180000 DTSTAMP:20260611T205819 CREATED:20230313T153935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T153935Z UID:12918-1499500800-1499623200@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Toad River Retreat – 2017 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/toad-river-retreat-2017-2/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Toad-River-Retreat-2017-Northern-Rockies-Fitness.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170710 DTSTAMP:20260611T205819 CREATED:20170818T184101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170818T184101Z UID:12711-1499472000-1499644799@peakwyldco.ca SUMMARY:Toad River Retreat – 2017 DESCRIPTION:In an AST 1 course\, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain\, understand the avalanche forecast\, plan your trips\, and perform a companion rescue. We experience long winter months which engages us in all sorts of snow terrain and being prepared should be your highest priority when exploring with snow and cold weather. Location: Tumbler Ridge\, BC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1: Online This will be a self study course. The self guide will take around 8 hours for the online module. You will receive the work book once paid and you can do it any day leading up to event. There will be a zoom meeting the night before at 7:00 PM. A zoom link will be sent out and self study book once completed the registered forms and paid for spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2: Field Day Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for 8:00 AM. Drive to location. Starting the trek in and start course. We should be done around 5:00 PM and be back to the vehicles by 6:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Backcountry avalanche awareness bookAvaluator booklet and avaluator slope assessment field cardCompanion rescue field cardUse of snow study kit with thermometer\, crystal screen and loupeAvalanche skills training level 1 certificate (upon successful completion) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEE: $375 + TAX RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Beacon\, Probe\, Shovel. $50 + TAX. Only 4 sets available. How do I pay? Click BOOK NOW. We accept email transfers\, debit/credit card (Online). Send email transfers to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca. Credit card fees applied. What if the trip gets cancelled?  If cancelled due to ‘act of god’\, your credit will be moved to a future date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to complete your registration?  1. Click book now\, complete registration form and pay for the fee.  2. Once completed the registration form you will receive a link to register with Avalanche Canada receive your workbook and sign the waiver forms.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t have snowshoes and want to take the course? You can book snowshoe rentals with Wild River Adventure Tours located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC. All you have to do is call Randy Gulick and book for the field day Jan. 20\, 2024. 780-830-8848. $20/Per day including trekking poles. Located in Tumbler Ridge\, BC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. If cancelled Jan. 1\, 2024 and before you will receive a 50% refund. NO REFUNDS after Jan. 1\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT TO PACK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Snowshoes/SkisBoots Trekking Poles Snow gear. Jacket & Pants. Breathable. Toque and Mitts. An extra set of gloves. Extra Clothing – Think layers as weather could change on us in the alpine. Heat packs. Thermos with a hot drink in it. Lunch & snacks. Day pack. Avalanche gear if you are not using rentals. Beacon\, shovel\, and probe.Headlamp.Water bottle.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please be prepared for the mountain weather\, it changes quickly and our winter course will run in anything from -30C to +10C for winter weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside all day on your field day. Dress in layers to be mobile but comfortable with temperatures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I split board\, snowshoe\, or alpine ski? Yes. All options are available during this course. Trekking equipment not included.  Where do we meet? Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM. Address: 265 Southgate St\, Tumbler Ridge\, BC V0C 2W0. We will carpool from Tumbler Ridge to location. About 45 minute drive.  Do I get a certificate?  Yes.  Where are we doing the course? Perry Creek Road KM 12 on the Bullmoose. Mount Spieker Road. It is an active road so convoying will be best to call road KM’s. Dave will be leading the convoy and will have a radio. This may change due to road maintenance and weather.  What is self study?  You’ll get sent the workbook and online module to your email address to be completed before the field day. You can do this course at your own pace. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIELD DAY. IF NOT YOUR SPOT WILL BE CANCELLED WITH NO REFUND.  Where can I go to the bathroom?  There is plenty of places to stop and go to the bathroom. No outhouses available.  What if the roads are bad?  We have the meeting at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM giving us plenty of time to get there. Please\, take your time on the roads. Make sure to have my number in your phone just in case if you can’t make it.  Is the tour cancelled if it is too cold? If the temperature goes below -30 degrees celsius then we will not run the tour and we can reschedule your booking. This may change as weather changes fast.  Age Limit?  Minimum age to participate is 14\, minimum age to get a certificate is 16.  How far will we be trekking? Approximately 5KM. Can vary on weather and location.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our local certified guide Dave McAleney ensures our clients have a safe\, challenging\, and fulfilling experience. Our aim is to exceed our clients expectations by bringing years of local knowledge\, careful selection of terrain/environment\, and exceptional client care. After all\, our guest’s satisfaction is a matter of professional pride. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you have any other questions about the course\, please reach out to jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca for any other questions.  URL:https://peakwyldco.ca/event/toad-river-retreat-2017/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://peakwyldco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Toad-River-Retreat-2017-Northern-Rockies-Fitness.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR