• Check this page again 2 weeks prior to course start date.
• You will be mailed a package containing a variety of resources. A pre-course checklist is provided for you in “Chapter 2 Pre-course Preparation” of your student manual. Be sure to complete all items required on this list including study questions, and readings. There are a lot of pre-course readings and it is strongly recommended that students start as soon as possible to prepare for the course.
• Please refer to your registration confirmation email for a view-only link to the student manual.
• Bring your organizations Avalanche Safety Plan (if applicable)
• Expect long days for the RTAM course. Come ready for all aspects, from classroom time to field work. Be sure to check out the equipment list below and come prepared

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Start time: 8:00 am sharp on December 7th

Location: The course will be held in the Selkirk/Monashee Room, at the Prestige Lakeside Resort 701 Lakeside Drive, Nelson BC V1L 6G3 (250) 352-7111

Students are responsible for bringing their own personal protective equipment. Student must have a personal sized container of hand sanitizer which they carry with them at all times, two or more face masks*, and an extra pair of gloves for field based courses.

*COVID-19 Health and Safety: Selecting and using face masks in a non-health care setting.

Expect long days for the RTAM course. Come ready for all aspects, from classroom time to field work. Make sure to have warm clothing and good snow boots with tight closures at the top to keep out snow during daily weather observations. This equipment list outlines what you will need to bring with you to the course, in addition, please bring your organization's Avalanche Safety Plan (if applicable). Students who are well prepared with the necessary equipment and basic knowledge will benefit everyone by allowing us to conduct the course’s daily sessions in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

For technical equipment, refer to equipment list for those items that can be rented from local retailers or loaned to you by the CAA.

For gear rental: Valhalla Pure in Nelson, BC (250) 354-1006.

ROAM shop in Nelson 250-354-2056.

View a Sample Schedule for the RTAM course.

All students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the course location and field sites.

 

If your course requires lift access, tickets are provided by your instructors. If you have a season's pass for the area please bring this to course.

There are a lot of options for accommodation in Nelson, BC. You can visit Tourism Nelson for information on local hostels, hotels, motels, campgrounds, and B & B’s.

Go to our ITP COVID-19 Information webpage to familiarize yourself with the most up to date COVID-19 Industry Training Program information. 

Students are required to complete a Release of Liability and Waiver at the start of each course. A link to the Release of Liability and Waiver is found below. Please note that the document has two pages:

• Release of Liability and Waiver

Go to our Student Resources webpage to familiarize yourself with the Student Policies.