Adventure Tourism Leadership and Safety

ATLAS is a course designed for students interested in developing the career skills necessary to either work in the booming eco/adventure tourism industry or to pursue further education through outdoor programs offered in institutions like College of the Rockies or Thompson Rivers University.  This program will run in the second semester and students may be able to challenge PE 12 for credit as well as getting a Work Experience 12 credit. Activities such as ski touring, snowshoeing, hiking, rock climbing, winter camping, and wilderness navigation will all be pursued.  You will receive credits for Adventure Tourism 12 (4 credits), Ground Search and Rescue 12 (2 credits) and Safety and Leadership 12 (4 credits).

            The following external certifications will be available through ATLAS:

-          Ground Search and Rescue (JIBC)

-          Avalanche Skills Training – Level I

-          Red Cross Wilderness First Aid

Prerequisite(s):

·         Completion of Grade 10 (with good academic standing)

·         Interview process (student questionnaire/medical form/consent form/ Acknowledgement of Risk form)

·         Students must be intermediate skiers/snowboarders or above

·         Applicants must be in good health and reasonably good physical condition.  Positive attitude.

·         A demonstrated interest in, and aptitude for, outdoor work is essential as much of the work is done in the field, often under adverse and arduous weather conditions.

·         Recommendation that students take Tourism 11.

·         Preference will be given to grade 12 students over grade 11 students, who possess the above qualifications.

·         There will be certification and travel costs associated with this program.