Schedule and Registration

We are not delivering any public courses for winter 2022-23, and apologize for the inconvenience. Other local providers are listed on the YAA Page.


Registration

  1. Choose your course and dates.
  2. If you are registering for somebody under 18 who is not attending with a parent or guardian please email us to arrange signing a consent form. Students under 18 cannot attend without this consent form
  3. Submit your payment. If you are paying by electronic transfer please add 5% GST and pay to info [at] northwindwx.com. If paying for more than one student please include the additional names in the Paypal/EFT comment fields.
  4. We will contact you via email with course details, gear requirements and locations.
  5. Review the waiver. You do not need to bring this waiver to the course as we'll complete them on the first evening, but please review it prior to attending.



Equipment:

  • We include the use of an Avalanche Transceiver (beacon), Shovel and Probe as part of your registration fee. You are also welcome use your own 3-antenna digital transceiver.
  • For non-motorized courses you must come prepared with skis/splitboard or snowshoes. Make sure that the bindings are sized properly, skins cut and that you are comfortable with your chosen mode of transportation.
  • For sled courses you will need a sled or ski bike in good working order, and you will be responsible for transportation to the field site.

Youth Policy: Please contact us prior to registering any student under 18 years of age. We welcome youth participants, but they must have a parent or guardian on the course, or have arranged ahead of time to sign a youth waiver.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than 1 week in advance: Your choice of course credit or full refund, minus Paypal or credit card fees. No-shows will forfeit the full course cost. We understand that plans change and emergencies arise, and if something absolutely prevents you from attending at the last minute please contact us and we'll do our best to find a fair solution.

Payment and Registration: Payment is due immediately upon registration. We accept payment via Paypal or email money transfer (info [atsymbol] northwindwx [dot] com). If paying by Interac, please add GST to the price ($275 + GST = $288.75). If paying by Paypal GST will be added for you. Companion Rescue Skills (CRS) courses are $120 + GST = $126