Guide Training

Canadian Ski Guide Association (CSGA)

The CSGA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the training of Guides for the Mechanized Ski Industry in Canada. Professional Courses - Level 1, 2 & 3 are offered.

For course dates and costs please contact the Canadian Ski Guide Association at 250 673 2464 or visit their website at  www.canskiguide.ab.ca or email  info@canskiguide.ab.ca.

Upcoming CSGA courses held at Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing:

Summer Glacier Skills Course - September 12-18, 2010: Guests are invited to take part in this introductory development course for those with no previous mountain training. Students learn about glacier travel, crampon use, rope technique, protection, rescue techniques, navigation, route selection, trip preparation and mountaineering ethics.

Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA)

Professional Avalanche Training: CAA professional courses Level 1 & 2 are available through the Canadian Avalanche Association. For more information about these and other Avalanche Safety courses please contact the CAA at www.avalanche.ca

• Avalanche Skills Training Course - December 17-19, 2010
   
  Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing is pleased to offer a 3 day Avalanche Skills Training Course (AST). Designed specifically for outdoor enthusiasts interested in the backcountry, the main focus will be on learning the basics of the snowpack, backcountry skiing and guiding with an introduction to terrain selection, avalanche stability rating, guiding procedure, and rescue/emergency communication.  
  Course cost is $367. Meals and accommodation are available at $60 per person per day, based on double occupancy.  
  To register or for more information please contact Erin Heintzman at erinh@wiegele.com.

Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA)

Learn more about the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance at www.snowpro.com Upcoming CSIA course held at Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing: CSIA Level 1 - December 12-16, 2010   Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing is pleased to offer a one of a kind Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance Level 1 course. Designed to introduce intermediate ski instruction, participants embark on a 5 day course that includes a helicopter transfer to the mountain and use of our Snowcat with on-board video analysis. Successful candidates will be certified with the CSIA.   Course cost is $925. Meals and accommodation are available at $60 per person per day, based on double occupancy.   To register or for more information please contact Erin Heintzman at erinh@wiegele.com

 

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