Training & safety

Canada Safety Council certified courses on snowmobiles, ATVs, and UTVs — for recreational riders, families, and crews who work in the backcountry.

CSC certified snowmobile, ATV & UTV instructors

Avalanche-trained guides — CAA Level 1 Ops, AST 2

OFA Level 3 first aid on staff

Certificate course

Snowmobile operator

Industry-standard operator training with certified instructors. The one-day, 8-hour course covers loading and unloading, pre-ride inspections, minor maintenance, proper riding skills, and trail rules — with a Canada Safety Council operator certificate on completion. For deep-powder mountain terrain, a two-day off-trail course is offered.

Next course

Feb 19–20, 2026 · $455/person

Need a sled? $725 rental for the duration of the course.

Sled pulling through deep snow under instruction

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Two days, six riders, real skills

Sled clinic

Two full days of instruction for beginner and intermediate riders, capped at six people. Come out of it comfortable loading your sled, planning a trip, reading the avalanche forecast — and riding better than you thought you could.

Loading, unloading & pre-trip inspections
Trip planning, avalanche forecast & route finding
Getting on edge, side hilling, deep snow riding
Wrong foot forward & group communication

Next clinic

Feb 15–16, 2026 · $455 + GST

Sled rental extra — $700 for both days (600cc+, 153"+ track), gas, oil & insurance included. Limited seats.

What to bring

Warm layers, winter boots & gloves (not mittens)
Lunch and drinks for both days
Backpack + two sets of goggles recommended
DOT or SNELL helmet (rentals available — tell us your size)
Avalanche gear if you have it ($30 to rent a set)
Mountain sled: 600cc+, 153"+ track (rental available)
Spare drive belt & spark plugs
Tool kit, tow strap, folding saw, spare socks & gloves

Year-round training

ATV & UTV operator courses

ATV operator certificate

Full-day (6.5–8 hr) in-field course with CSC instructors — control, turning, climbing, reading terrain, and evaluating conditions. Specific training available for riders under 14.

Courses scheduled on request — get on the list.

UTV operator certificate

Hands-on full-day (6.5–8 hr) course covering safe UTV operation in a variety of conditions — ideal for businesses moving crews and equipment in the backcountry.