Avalanche Training

Our Instructors

“Together we have over 50 years of ski guiding and work in the avalanche industry”

Brad Harrison, Terry Palechuk & Linus Persson
Brad Harrison

Brad Harrison

  • CAA Professional Member
  • Executive Director, Backcountry Lodges of BC Association
  • Chair, InfoEx Advisory Committee
  • Contact Brad at brad[AT]colwest.caor call 250-819-9774

Terry Palechuk

  • ACMG Ski Guide
  • Instructor, Adventure Guide Program, TRU
  • CAA Professional Member / Chair, Avalanche Canada’s Education Committee
  • Contact Terry at tpalechuk[AT]tru.ca

Linus Persson

  • ACMG Apprentice Ski Guide & Assistant Hiking Guide
  • CAA Active Member
  • Guide at Wells Gray Adventures & Crescent Spur Heli Skiing
  • Contact Linus at linus[AT]mountainadventures.ca

Our Courses

AST 1

AST 2

Companion Rescue

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