Each student is responsible for clothing suitable for a harsh environment. Outdoor classes are held every day and mountain weather can be extreme, both hot and cold. Clothing should be comfortable to allow good mobility. A complete equipment list is sent upon registration. Participants are responsible for their own meals and accommodation.
Lunch is spent outdoors each day.
There will be evening sessions on one or two nights during the course. High Angle Rescue Dynamics Level One and Two courses are normally held in the Front Ranges of the Rocky Mountains between Hinton and Jasper, Alberta, Canada. The Rescue One for Wilderness Leaders session normally operate out of Jasper and the Columbia Icefields, while the Professional sessions are centered in Jasper. Custom courses can be held for groups in almost any location with suitable facilities and adequate training locations. Focusing primarily on safety, escaping the system, raising, lowering and self rescue, this course has been very well received over the years.