Phone: 250-563-CLIP (2547)
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Upcoming Events
2019
Occupational First Aid Level 3 (OFA3)
Date: September 9, 2019 to September 20, 2019
This is a WorkSafeBC course and covers all the necessary components to certify the successful student for a period of 3 years.
Swiftwater Rescue Technician 1 (Awareness)
Date: September 11, 2019
One-day river safety training in the Fort St John area of BC, for natural resources workers.
Past Events
2019
Outdoor Rock Climbing
Date: August 16, 2019
Come experience a day of outdoor rock climbing with OVERhang!
Occupational First Aid Level 1
Date: July 17, 2019
Swiftwater Safety/Rescue Technician 2 (SRT2)
Date: July 3, 2019 to July 4, 2019
River safety training basics - risk assessment, safe work practices, self rescue, and partner rescue.
Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA) - Part 2
Date: June 29, 2019 8:30 am to June 30, 2019 5:00 pm
Second weekend of 4-day course in advanced wilderness first aid, in Prince George BC.
Swiftwater Safety Rescue Technician II (SRT2)
Date: June 25, 2019 8:30 am to June 26, 2019 5:30 pm
Two-day river safety course for resource professionals.
Swiftwater Safety/Rescue Technician 3 (SRT3)
Date: June 25, 2019 to June 27, 2019
River safety training for rescue professionals and resource workers
Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA)
Date: June 22, 2019 8:30 am to June 23, 2019 5:00 pm
4 day advanced wilderness first aid course over 2 weekends in June, in Prince George, BC.
Wilderness First Aid - in Prince George
Date: June 22, 2019 to June 23, 2019
Wilderness First Aid - Mount Robson
Date: May 28, 2019 to May 29, 2019
Wilderness First Aid training for resource workers and parks personnel
Anchor building and Rapelling
Date: May 23, 2019 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Transportation Endorsement
Date: May 23, 2019
Intro to GPS
Date: May 16, 2019
Wildlife Safety
Date: May 15, 2019
Chainsaw Awareness
Date: May 14, 2019
S185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance & Safety
Date: May 14, 2019
Occupational First Aid Level 1
Date: May 13, 2019
S100 Fire Suppression
Date: May 13, 2019
ATV Rider Course
Date: May 3, 2019
Transportation Endorsement
Date: April 21, 2019
Occupational First Aid Level 3
Date: April 15, 2019 8:30 am to April 26, 2019 5:00 pm
Transportation Endorsement
Date: April 12, 2019
Wilderness First Aid - Kwadacha
Date: April 12, 2019 8:30 am to April 13, 2019 5:00 pm
2-day wilderness first aid course for any outdoorsperson
Occupational First Aid Level 1
Date: April 11, 2019
Ice Safety/Rescue Technician II (ISRT2) - Kwadacha
Date: April 10, 2019 8:30 am to April 11, 2019 5:00 pm
River and Lake Ice safety training for anyone that works or recreates in Canada's winter environments.
Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST1) for sledders
Date: March 23, 2019 9:00 am to March 24, 2019 6:00 pm
Ice Safety/Rescue Technician II (ISRT2) - Prince George
Date: March 16, 2019 8:30 am to March 17, 2019 5:00 pm
Lake Ice safety training for volunteer fire rescue personnel.
AST1 Skiing and Snowshoeing
Date: March 16, 2019 8:30 am to March 17, 2019 4:00 pm
Basic avalanche training for winter backcountry enthusiasts (non-motorized).
Ice Safety/Rescue Technician II (ISRT2) - Tatla Lake
Date: March 9, 2019 8:30 am to March 10, 2019 5:00 pm
River and Lake Ice safety training for search and rescue personnel in Tatla Lake.
Sledders: Avalanche Skills Training 2 (AST2)
Date: February 21, 2019 9:00 am to February 24, 2019 6:00 pm
A step up in avalanche training. 4 intensive days to learn much, much more about travelling safely through avalanche terrain.
Occupational First Aid Level 1
Date: February 18, 2019
Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST1) for sledders
Date: February 9, 2019 9:00 am to February 10, 2019 6:00 pm
Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST1) for sledders
Date: February 2, 2019 9:00 am to February 3, 2019 6:00 pm
Snowmobile Operator Training in Mackenzie & Pine Pass
Date: January 30, 2019 8:30 am to January 31, 2019 4:30 pm
Operating a sled for work or play? Get great training!
Occupational First Aid Level 2
Date: January 28, 2019 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Ice Safety Rescue Technician 2 (ISRT2)
Date: January 14, 2019 to January 15, 2019
River and lake ice safety training for anyone working or recreating outdoors in the winter.
2018
Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST1) for sledders
Date: December 28, 2018 8:30 am to December 29, 2018 6:00 pm
Introductory course: Avalanche Skills Training for Snowmobilers, in Fort St John!
Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST1) for sledders
Date: December 15, 2018 8:30 am to December 16, 2018 6:00 pm
Introductory course to Avalanche Skills Training for Snowmobilers
WHMIS
Date: December 6, 2018
WHMIS
Date: December 4, 2018
Occupational First Aid Level 3
Date: November 19, 2018 9:00 am to November 30, 2018 5:00 pm
Wilderness First Aid
Date: November 14, 2018 8:30 am to November 15, 2018 5:00 pm
First Aid training using real-life scenarios and the outdoors as our classroom!
Wilderness First Aid
Date: September 15, 2018 to September 16, 2018
Swiftwater Safety/Rescue Technician 2 (SRT2 - Ops)
Date: September 11, 2018 to September 12, 2018
River safety basics - risk assessment, safe work practices, self rescue, and partner rescue.
Tree Frogs (Ages 7-9) Mountain Goats (Ages 10-13)
Date: September 10, 2018
Spider Monkeys Ages 3-6
Date: September 10, 2018
Swiftwater Safety/Rescue Technician IV (SRT4- Advanced)
Date: August 3, 2018
Advanced Team Leader river safety and rescue training
Swiftwater Safety/Rescue Technician 3 (SRT3 - tech)
Date: July 27, 2018 to July 29, 2018
Advanced river safety and rescue training in Terrace, BC
Paramedic In Industry
Date: June 27, 2018 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
This WorkSafeBC course allows a licensed paramedic to work as a first aid attendant in industry.
Swiftwater Safety Rescue Technician III (SRT3 - Tech)
Date: June 27, 2018 to June 29, 2018
Advanced river safety and rescue training
Swiftwater Safety Rescue Technician II (SRT2 - Operations)
Date: June 27, 2018 to June 28, 2018
For anyone working or playing near moving water
S100a Recertification
Date: June 13, 2018 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Swiftwater Safety/Rescue Technician 3 (SRT3)
Date: June 8, 2018 8:30 am to June 10, 2018 5:30 pm
Advanced river safety and rescue training - no night operations!
Occupational First Aid Level 3
Date: February 4, 2018 8:30 am to February 15, 2018 4:30 pm
Avalanche Skills Training (AST1) - for WOMEN SLEDDERS
Date: February 3, 2018 to February 4, 2018
Hey ladies - this one is for you! Snowmobile women unite.
Ice Safety Rescue Technician 2 (ISRT2)
Date: January 14, 2018 to January 15, 2018
River and lake ice safety training for anyone working or recreating outdoors in the winter.
2017
Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
Date: November 7, 2017 to November 15, 2017
80-hour wilderness first aid course over 9 intense and fascinating days!
Community 1/2 price climbing night
Date: October 17, 2017
It's a climbing festival for all - so indoor climbing is half off tonight!
Outdoor Rock Climbing - 25% off!
Date: October 14, 2017
An incredible day of outdoor rock climbing and rappelling, with experienced instructors.
Community 1/2 price climbing night
Date: October 12, 2017
It's a climbing festival for all - so indoor climbing is half off tonight!
PEAK Canadian Climbing & Adventure Festival
Date: October 11, 2017 to October 22, 2017
Adventure, art, culture, and activities for all, over 11 exciting days!
ATV Safe Riders Course
Date: September 30, 2017
Get certified to ride, load, unload, and transport an ATV
Swiftwater Safety Rescue Technician I (SRT1)
Date: September 16, 2017
Hudson's Hope: River safety training for anyone working or recreating in or near a moving water environment.
Swiftwater Safety Rescue Technician III (SRT3)
Date: September 8, 2017 5:00 pm to September 10, 2017 5:00 pm
Clearwater: River safety training for rescue professionals
Swiftwater Safety Rescue Technician II (SRT2)
Date: September 5, 2017 to September 6, 2017
Prince George: River safety training for anyone working or recreating in or near a moving water environment.
Confined Space Rescue
Date: April 10, 2017
Industrial training in confined space operations and rescue.
Sledders: Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST1)
Date: March 4, 2017 9:00 am to March 5, 2017 6:00 pm
2-day course for snowmobilers. How to understand avalanches, avoid them, make good decisions, and react if you or a member of your party ends up in trouble.
2016
Sledders: Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST1)
Date: December 17, 2016 to December 18, 2016
2-day course for snowmobilers. How to understand avalanches, avoid them, make good decisions, and react if you or a member of your party ends up in trouble.
Ice Safety Rescue Technician 2 (ISRT2)
Date: December 12, 2016 to December 13, 2016
River and lake ice safety training for anyone working or recreating outdoors in the winter.
Sledders: Avalanche - Companion Rescue Skills (CRS)
Date: December 11, 2016
If the unthinkable happens and your buddies are buried in an avalanche, would you have the skills and quick reflexes to quickly locate them and dig them out? It does take practice to save a life...
Ice Safety Rescue Technician 2 (ISRT2)
Date: December 10, 2016 to December 11, 2016
River and lake ice safety training for anyone working or playing outdoors in the winter.
Swiftwater Rescue Technician 2 (SRT2)
Date: November 5, 2016 to November 6, 2016
River safety and rescue training for anyone working or playing outdoors.
Swiftwater Rescue Technician 2 (SRT2)
Date: November 3, 2016 to November 4, 2016
River safety and rescue training for anyone working or playing outdoors.
Wilderness Basic Safety
Date: October 22, 2016 to October 23, 2016
Come join us for a fun family event, all while learning valuable knowledge about the safety in the outdoors.
UTV Course
Date: September 20, 2016
What to learn how to safety operate a UTV, well this might be the course for you!
ATV Rider Course
Date: September 19, 2016
If you ride an ATV for work or you enjoy hitting the trails for fun, you should have a solid understanding of what your machine can do and how to be a safe and responsible rider.
Wilderness Survival
Date: August 10, 2016 to August 12, 2016
Spend lots of time in the outdoors? This may be the course for you, you'll learn all the skills needed to survive in the outdoors.
ATV/UTV Course
Date: August 9, 2016
If you ride an ATV or UTV for work or you enjoy hitting the trails for fun, you should have a solid understanding of what your machine can do and how to be a safe and responsible rider.
River Safe
Date: July 23, 2016
This is for children ages 9-12 and designed to meet the needs of children in remote communities who don’t have swimming pools, and to teach them how to swim and play safely in their own local rivers.
Swiftwater Rescue Technician 2
Date: July 21, 2016 to July 22, 2016
Are you fishing, boating, hunting, working, or recreating near rivers and other moving water environments? Well this might be the course for you!
Swiftwater Rescue Technician 2
Date: June 28, 2016 to June 29, 2016
Are you fishing, boating, hunting, working, or recreating near rivers and other moving water environments? Well this might be the course for you!
Swiftwater Rescue Technician
Date: June 8, 2016 to June 9, 2016
Are you fishing, boating, hunting, working, or recreating near rivers and other moving water environments? Well this might be the course for you!
River Wise Program
Date: June 4, 2016 to June 5, 2016
This program was designed to meet the needs of children in remote communities who don't have swimming pools, and to teach them how to swim and play safely in their local rivers.
Outdoor Rock Climbing Session
Date: May 28, 2016
Want to enjoy a day outside rock climbing? Sign up for one of our 1 day session.
Wilderness First Aid
Date: May 21, 2016 to May 22, 2016
Basic first aid for anyone working or playing in the outdoors
Gym to Crag Transition Program
Date: May 14, 2016 12:45 pm to September 1, 2016 12:00 am
Want to take all that hard work you did over the winter and learn how to climb outdoors in the summer?
Bear Aware Course
Date: May 2, 2016
Learn all the skill you need to know if you cross paths with a bear.
Outdoor Rock Climbing Session
Date: April 30, 2016
Want to enjoy a day outside rock climbing? Sign up for one of our 1 day session.
Easter Hours
Date: March 25, 2016 to March 28, 2016
We will be operating at our regular business hours over the Easter Weekend
Climb for a Cure
Date: March 23, 2016 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Come join OVERhang and Prince George Search and Rescue for a fun day of climbing activities
Ice Safety Rescue Technician 2 (ISRT2)
Date: March 12, 2016 to March 13, 2016
Ice safety rescue training for people working, rescuing or playing on or near rivers (2 day course)
Anchor Building Workshop
Date: March 10, 2016
Free Member Workshop -To successfully climb outside, you will need to establish your own anchors and likely do some rappelling. Do you know how?
Early Closure on February 21
Date: February 21, 2016
The gym will be close at 6:00pm on February 21 for a staff event
Intermediate Climbing Technique
Date: February 17, 2016 6:00 pm to March 23, 2016 6:00 pm
Come join us Wednesday evening from 6-8pm for an Intermediate Technique Class!
Ice Safety Rescue Technician 2 (ISRT2)
Date: February 13, 2016 to February 14, 2016
Ice safety rescue training for people working, rescuing or playing on or near rivers (2 day course)
Ice Safety Rescue Technician 2 (ISRT2)
Date: February 4, 2016 to February 5, 2016
Ice safety rescue training for people working, rescuing or playing on or near rivers (2 day course)
Companion Rescue Course
Date: January 30, 2016
The Companion Rescue Course is a great introductory course for gaining skills in avalanche preparedness.
Beginner Technique Course
Date: January 26, 2016 6:00 pm to March 15, 2016 6:00 pm
Come join us Tuesday evenings, from 6-8pm!
AST1 Avalanche Skills Training 1 for Snowmobilers
Date: January 23, 2016 9:00 am to January 24, 2016 9:00 am
Learn the skills necessary to evaluate avalanche terrain, snow characteristics, how weather can affect avalanche hazards, and more!
Free Autobelay Workshop for Members
Date: January 20, 2016
The 40 min workshop allows you to check autobelays for your friends and others in the facility.
AST1 Avalanche Skills Training 1 for Snowmobilers and Skiers
Date: January 9, 2016 8:30 am to January 10, 2016 8:30 am
Learn the skills necessary to evaluate avalanche terrain, snow characteristics, how weather can affect avalanche hazards, and more!
2015
Holiday Hours
Date: December 21, 2015 to January 1, 2016
Holidays are soon approaching! Click here to find out OVERhang's hours
AST1 Avalanche Skills Training 1
Date: December 19, 2015 8:30 am to December 20, 2015 8:30 am
Learn the skills necessary to evaluate avalanche terrain, snow characteristics, how weather can affect avalanche hazards, and more!
Autobelay Checker Workshop
Date: December 4, 2015
The 40 min workshop allows you to check autobelays for your friends and others in the facility.
Climb with Santa!
Date: December 4, 2015
The Salvation Army and OVERhang have partnered to create a fun event - and 100% of the proceeds go to the Tree of Lights Campaign!
Climbers are heading to the hockey game
Date: December 1, 2015
Climbers support the Salvation Army as Santa rappels into a Cougars Game!
Throwdown AfterParty!
Date: November 29, 2015
After 8pm, it's adults-only at the Throwdown AfterParty!
CHALKY PALMS Bouldering Competition
Date: November 29, 2015
OVERhang's first real climbing competition - and crazy good fun for all.
Reel Rock Film Festival
Date: November 28, 2015
who's ready to kick off a weekend full of climbing with the Reel Rock Film Festival?
Autobelay Checker Workshop
Date: November 24, 2015
The 40 min workshop allows you to check autobelays for your friends and others in the facility.
Info Session for Coaches
Date: November 23, 2015
If you're a climbing and interested in coaching come and join us!
Wilderness First Responder
Date: November 16, 2015 8:30 am to November 24, 2015 5:00 pm
Get an intensive look at what it is like to respond to an emergency in the wilderness
Outdoor Rock Climbing - Beginner Ladies
Date: September 12, 2015
Hey LADIES! Time to finally try outdoor rock climbing in a fun and inclusive group experience.
Autobelay Workshop for Current Members
Date: September 5, 2015 5:45 pm to September 17, 2015 8:30 pm
If you're a current member come join us for an evening of autobelaying!
Swift Water Rescue Technician 2 (SRT2)
Date: August 29, 2015 9:00 am to August 30, 2015 5:00 pm
Swift Water Rescue Technician 4 (SRT4)
Date: August 21, 2015 9:00 am to August 23, 2015 5:00 pm
Ladies Only Outdoor Climbing
Date: July 11, 2015
Learn from a pro about what its like to climb outdoors
Swift Water Rescue Technician 2 (SRT2)
Date: June 20, 2015 8:00 am to June 21, 2015 5:00 pm
Learn to understand river hydrology, rescue techniques and how to make good choices when on the river.
Swift Water Rescue Technician 2 (SRT2)
Date: June 16, 2015 8:00 am to June 17, 2015 5:00 pm
Learn to understand river hydrology, rescue techniques and how to make good choices when on the river.
Swift Water Rescue Technician 2 (SRT2)
Date: May 30, 2015 9:00 am to May 31, 2015 5:00 pm
Learn to understand river hydrology, rescue techniques and how to make good choices when on the river.
Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing
Date: May 30, 2015
Rock climbing experience for anyone - join us for a fun, beautiful and self-challenging day!
Wilderness First Aid
Date: May 23, 2015 9:00 am to May 24, 2015 5:00 pm
Join Sheila for a 2 day Wilderness First Aid course
Wilderness First Aid
Date: May 23, 2015 9:00 am to May 24, 2015 5:00 pm
Being aware of some basic first aid skills can mean that you take a bad situation and make it better - or at least stabilise the situation until help finally arrives.
Ladies Intro to Outdoor Climbing
Date: April 30, 2015
This is a great deal if you are interested in getting into climbing but aren't sure where to start!
ATV Rider Course
Date: April 25, 2015
If you ride an ATV for work or you enjoy hitting the trails for fun, you should have a solid understanding of what your machine can do and how to be a safe and responsible rider.
Free Climbing Technique Workshop
Date: March 26, 2015
Climbing specific movement, strategy/planning, training for climbing. 30 minute workshop for members.
Wildcard Boulder Throwdown
Date: March 24, 2015 6:30 pm to April 10, 2015 9:00 pm
2nd Boulder Competition!
Ice Safety Rescue Technician II (ISRT2)
Date: March 21, 2015 to March 22, 2015
River ice safety for people working, playing, or rescuing others in wilderness environments, near rivers or lakes.
Free Climbing Technique Workshop
Date: March 19, 2015
30 minute climbing technique workshop for members, focusing on footwork & body position
Intermediate Ladies Technique & Conditioning Series
Date: March 17, 2015 6:45 pm to April 20, 2015 8:45 pm
Get fit, climb more efficiently, get your head in the game, and move on up!
Free Climbing Technique Workshop
Date: March 12, 2015
Gripping technique, hand position, & injury prevention. 30 minute workshop for members.
Beginner Ladies Climbing Technique Workshop Series
Date: March 12, 2015 7:00 pm to April 2, 2015 8:00 pm
4 weeks of climbing techniqe workshops for women who are fairly new to climbing.
Learn to Belay
Date: March 12, 2015
Beginner course about the rope systems to help you become a more self sufficient climber
Learn to Belay
Date: March 12, 2015
A introduction to the rope systems to help you become a more self sufficient climber
Ice Safety Rescue Technician 2 (ISRT2)
Date: February 7, 2015 9:00 am to February 8, 2015 5:30 pm
Ice rescue and safety training for people working, rescuing, or playing on or near rivers (2 day course)
Learn to Belay (Intro to Climbing)
Date: January 30, 2015
Introduction to indoor climbing - no experience required
Wilderness First Aid
Date: January 30, 2015 6:00 pm to February 1, 2015 5:00 pm
Crucial first Aid training for anyone working, playing, or exploring in our great wilderness... or any distance from immediate help.
Avalanche Skills Training - AST1 - Sledders
Date: January 17, 2015 9:00 am to January 18, 2015 6:00 pm
Get into the mountains for fun or for work... and come home at the end of the day.
Ice Safety Rescue Technician 2 (ISRT2)
Date: January 15, 2015 8:30 am to January 16, 2015 5:30 pm
Ice safety rescue training for people working, rescuing or playing on or near rivers (2 day course)
2014
Avalanche Skills Training - AST1 - Sledders (field portion)
Date: December 20, 2014
Avalanche training for snowmobilers heading into the mountains. Have fun and make good decisions!
Avalanche Skills Training 1 - AST1 - Sledders (classroom portion)
Date: December 18, 2014
Avalanche training for mountain snowmobilers
Boulder Bash Climbing Series
Date: November 25, 2014 6:15 pm to December 7, 2014 12:00 am
Come join OVERhang's first Climbing Competition
Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Date: November 7, 2014 to November 9, 2014
Basic wilderness first aid training for anyone working or playing in the bush or any distance from help.
Ladies Climbing Technique Workshops
Date: November 6, 2014
A series of 4 fun workshops - just for women!
Halloween Bash
Date: October 30, 2014
Come join OVERhang for a spooky evening of climbing in the dark with costumes!
Learn to Belay (Intro to Climbing)
Date: October 23, 2014
Introduction to indoor climbing - no experience required
Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing
Date: September 21, 2014
Fall is a great time to start climbing outdoors! Beautiful weather, no bugs, great local crags...
Learn to Belay (Intro to indoor climbing)
Date: September 11, 2014
Introduction to indoor climbing and belaying - minimal experience required.
Stand Up Paddleboarding Clinic (SUP)
Date: September 7, 2014
Come check out this fun, new emerging sport. Stand up Paddling will help with your core balance, posture and is a great workout!
Touring Kayak Clinic
Date: September 7, 2014
Intro to Kayaking for beginners and people interested in checking out different models of sea and touring kayaks.
Swiftwater Safety Rescue Technician 2 (SSRT2)
Date: September 6, 2014 to September 7, 2014
River safety training for anyone who plays or works on or near rivers.
Stand Up Paddling Clinic
Date: August 28, 2014
Come check out this fun, new emerging sport. Stand up Paddling will help with your core balance, posture and is a great workout!
Kayak Touring Clinic
Date: August 27, 2014
Discover that sea kayaking is an excellent opportunity to experience solitude while paddling a stable craft.
Stand Up Paddling Clinic
Date: August 20, 2014
Come check out this fun, new emerging sport. Stand up Paddling will help with your core balance, posture and is a great workout!
Kayak Touring Clinic
Date: August 19, 2014
Discover that sea kayaking is an excellent opportunity to experience solitude while paddling a stable craft.
Learn to Belay (Intro to indoor climbing)
Date: August 14, 2014
Introduction to indoor climbing and belaying - minimal experience required.
Stand Up Paddling Clinic
Date: August 13, 2014
Come check out this fun, new emerging sport. Stand up Paddling will help with your core balance, posture and is a great workout!
Kayak Touring Clinic
Date: August 11, 2014
Discover that sea kayaking is an excellent opportunity to experience solitude while paddling a stable craft.
Stand Up Paddling Clinic
Date: August 5, 2014
Come check out this fun, new emerging sport. Stand up Paddling will help with your core balance, posture and is a great workout!
Stand Up Paddling Clinic
Date: July 29, 2014
Come check out this fun, new emerging sport. Stand up Paddling will help with your core balance, posture and is a great workout!
Kayak Touring Clinic
Date: July 28, 2014
Discover that sea kayaking is an excellent opportunity to experience solitude while paddling a stable craft.
Kayak Touring Clinic
Date: July 27, 2014
Discover that sea kayaking is an excellent opportunity to experience solitude while paddling a stable craft.
Swiftwater Safety Rescue Technician 2 (SSRT2)
Date: July 19, 2014 to July 20, 2014
River safety training for anyone who plays or works on or near rivers.
Wilderness First Responder
Date: July 7, 2014 9:00 am to July 15, 2014 4:30 pm
A nine day amazing wilderness first aid course held in Prince George
Anchor Building Workshop
Date: June 25, 2014
To successfully climb outside, you will need to establish your own anchors and likely do some rappeling. Do you know how?
Basic Lake Water Canoeing
Date: June 19, 2014
Learn to paddle a canoe with ease and confidence. Learn the basic skills for operating a canoe on a lake.
Swiftwater Safety Rescue Technician 2 (SSRT2)
Date: May 26, 2014 to May 27, 2014
River Safety Training for resource and rescue professionals.
Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing
Date: May 24, 2014
Rock climbing experience for anyone - join us for a fun, beautiful and self-challenging day!
Wilderness First Aid
Date: May 16, 2014 6:30 pm to May 18, 2014 4:30 pm
Awesome first aid training for anyone who works or plays in the bush! Do you get into the backcountry? What would you do if you or your buddy got injured?
Anchor Building Workshop
Date: May 14, 2014
To successfully climb outside, you will need to establish your own anchors and likely do some rappeling. Do you know how?
Intro to Map & Compass
Date: May 13, 2014
Your GPS may fail, get dropped in a river, or lose battery power... whereas a map and compass are trusty tools to keep you on the right track - if you know how to use them!
Anchor Building Workshop
Date: May 6, 2014
To successfully climb outside, you will need to establish your own anchors and likely do some rappeling. Do you know how?
Chicks Highcountry Adventure Training (CHAT)
Date: May 1, 2014 to May 3, 2014
CHAT is a women's wilderness survival experience that combines the facets of leadership training with the beautiful outdoors.
Master Instructor Trainer (MIT)
Date: April 7, 2014 to April 11, 2014
Are you looking for that leg-up to develop or hone your skills as a boss, a facilitator, an instructor, a leader, a manager?
Learn to Belay (Intro to Climbing)
Date: March 21, 2014
Introduction to indoor climbing - minimal experience required
Learn to Belay (Intro to Climbing)
Date: March 11, 2014
Introduction to indoor climbing and belaying - minimal experience required
Ice Safety Technician level 1 – IST1
Date: March 8, 2014
Ice over lakes and slow-moving rivers poses hazards; we introduce you to hazard identification, mitigation, and self-rescue.
Ice Safety Technician – Operations (IST2)
Date: March 8, 2014
Ice rescue and safety training for people working, rescuing, or playing on or near rivers (2 day course)
Learn to Lead Climb
Date: March 1, 2014
It's finally time to move up in the world, and Learn to Lead!
Ice Safety Technician – Operations (IST2)
Date: February 17, 2014
Ice rescue and safety training for people working, rescuing, or playing on or near rivers (2 day course)
Intro to GPS course
Date: February 15, 2014
Learn to use a handheld GPS in the bush, for any outdoor activities of your choice!
Snowmobile Operator Safety Training
Date: February 15, 2014 9:00 am to February 16, 2014 5:00 pm
Learn to safely ride, load, unload, and maintain your sled! An industry-recognised course.
Ice Safety Technician – Operations (IST2)
Date: January 27, 2014 8:30 am to January 28, 2014 5:30 pm
Two-day ice safety course for resource management personnel. Do you work outside near lakes or rivers in the winter? Don't you think you should know how to self-rescue, or help a colleague if the unimaginable happens?
Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST1) - sledders
Date: January 11, 2014 9:00 am to January 12, 2014 6:00 pm
Avalanche awareness training for all sledders heading into the mountains. Learn to make choices around travel in avalanche terrain and some basic rescue techniques.
Learn to Belay (Intro to Climbing)
Date: January 8, 2014
Introduction to indoor climbing - no experience required
2013
Learn to Belay (Intro to Climbing)
Date: December 13, 2013
Introduction to indoor climbing - no experience required
Learn to Belay (Intro to Climbing)
Date: December 11, 2013
Introduction to indoor climbing - no experience required
Learn to Belay (Intro to Climbing)
Date: November 29, 2013
Introduction to indoor climbing - no experience required
Learn to Belay (Intro to Climbing)
Date: November 27, 2013
Introduction to indoor climbing - no experience required
Learn to Belay (Intro to Climbing)
Date: November 13, 2013
An introduction to indoor climbing and belaying - beginner and intermediate climbers aged 12 and up welcome!
Wilderness First Aid
Date: October 25, 2013 6:00 pm to October 27, 2013 5:00 pm
Awesome first aid training for anyone who works or plays in the bush! Do you get into the backcountry? What would you do if you or your buddy got injured?
Wilderness First Aid Scenarios - a refresher for previous certified participants
Date: October 5, 2013
Have you taken one of our WFA courses in the past? Well we suspect you'd like to practice your skills!
Intro to Climbing Course
Date: September 29, 2013
Rock climbing experience for everyone, no previous experience required!
Climbing Wall Instructor
Date: September 21, 2013 to September 22, 2013
OVERhang is hosting a CWA course to train up Climbing Wall Instructors in BC!
Route Setting Clinic
Date: September 14, 2013 9:00 am to September 15, 2013 5:00 pm
Ever wanted to know how to set climbing routes? Here's your chance to learn from an expert!!
Swiftwater Safety Rescue Technician 2 (SSRT2)
Date: August 20, 2013 8:30 am to August 21, 2013 6:00 pm
River Safety training in Prince George, two day course for resource professionals
Swiftwater Safety Rescue Technician 2 (SSRT2)
Date: July 27, 2013 9:00 am to July 28, 2013 6:00 pm
River Safety training in Prince George, two day course for rescue professionals and recreational river users
Swiftwater Safety Rescue Technician 2 (SSRT2)
Date: July 22, 2013 8:30 am to July 23, 2013 6:00 pm
River Safety training in Prince George, two day course for resource professionals
Women of the Wilderness
Date: July 12, 2013 5:00 pm to July 14, 2013 4:00 pm
Women of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds coming together to learn, laugh, live, and experience the wilderness!
Intro to Climbing Experience
Date: June 8, 2013
Always wanted to try outdoor rock climbing? Interested in learning a few skills and getting out in the sun?
Intro to GPS course
Date: May 25, 2013
Are you a new GPS user, or have a bunch of questions? This 3-hour workshop will teach you the basics.
Standard First Aid over 4 evenings
Date: May 8, 2013
16 hour first aid course for anyone, especially people wanting to apply for a Climbing Gym Instructor 1 course!
Tips & Tricks of Climbing - #3 in Forum Series
Date: April 22, 2013
Have a tip you want to share? Looking for ways to make your climbing more efficient, use your gear in multiple ways, and have some party tricks up your sleeves?
Stretching for Climbers, with Olympic Gymnast Lori Fung
Date: April 13, 2013
Want to get ready for climbing and pushing your body in positive ways? Take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train with an olympic gold medalist gymnast and coach.
Wilderness First Aid
Date: April 13, 2013 9:00 am to April 14, 2013 5:00 pm
Basic wilderness first aid course for anyone, no previous first aid experience or training required! What would YOU do if you or a friend or colleague got hurt when you're a long way from help?
UNBC Outdoors Club Workshop
Date: March 22, 2013
Trip Planning, Leadership, and Emergency Management for outdoor recreation groups
Forum on Rappelling
Date: March 19, 2013
Bringing together climbers and outdoor adventurists every month or two, to discuss and learn and grow. This one is all about rappelling!
Wilderness First Aid
Date: March 9, 2013 9:00 am to March 10, 2013 5:00 pm
Basic wilderness first aid course for anyone, no previous first aid experience or training required! Time to think outside the box and practice some improvisation skills.
Ice Safety Technician – Operations (IST2)
Date: February 20, 2013 8:30 am to February 21, 2013 6:00 pm
Two-day ice safety course for resource management personnel. Do you work outside near lakes or rivers in the winter? Don't you think you should know how to self-rescue, or help a colleague if the unimaginable happens?
Recreational Ice Safety Workshop
Date: February 7, 2013 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
4-hour workshop for skiers, snowshoers, fishermen, sledders, and others who are travelling across lakes and rivers. This workshop is indoors, not in ice environment.
New Zealand Adventures
Date: January 29, 2013 to February 9, 2013
Kayak, Raft, Surf, and Hike on New Zealand's North Island.
Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST1) - sledders
Date: January 19, 2013 8:30 am to January 20, 2013 7:00 pm
Avalanche awareness training for all sledders heading into the mountains. Learn to make choices around travel in avalanche terrain and some basic rescue techniques.
Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST1) - ski / snowboard based
Date: January 19, 2013 8:30 am to January 20, 2013 7:00 pm
Avalanche awareness training for all skiers and splitboarders heading into the mountains. Learn to make choices around travel in avalanche terrain and some basic rescue techniques.
Ice Safety Technician – Operations (IST2)
Date: January 14, 2013 8:30 am to January 15, 2013 6:00 pm
Two-day ice safety course for resource management personnel. Do you work outside near lakes or rivers in the winter? Don't you think you should know how to self-rescue, or help a colleague if the unimaginable happens?
Ice Safety Technician – Personal Safety (IST1)
Date: January 14, 2013
One-day ice safety training for anyone near frozen water bodies.
Ice Safety Technician – Operations (IST2)
Date: January 8, 2013 8:30 am to January 9, 2013 6:00 pm
Two-day ice safety course for resource management personnel. Do you work outside near lakes or rivers in the winter? Don't you think you should know how to self-rescue, or help a colleague if the unimaginable happens?
2012
Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST1) - skier / snowshoer
Date: December 22, 2012 8:00 am to December 23, 2012 7:00 pm
Training for skiers, snowshoers, and resource workers in BC or Alberta's backcountry, to make choices around travel in avalanche terrain and some basic rescue techniques
Wilderness First Aid
Date: November 22, 2012 8:00 am to November 23, 2012 6:00 pm
Basic wilderness first aid training for anyone, no previous first aid training required!
Panama Creeking Week
Date: October 23, 2012 to October 30, 2012
Up your game! Kayaking on a range of creeks in beautiful Panama.
Intro to GPS, and So You Want to Buy a GPS
Date: September 22, 2012
A course for anyone new to using a GPS or wondering how to choose the right model for their needs
ATV Riders Course
Date: September 22, 2012
Take this certification-based course to cement your ATV riding skills!
Intro to GPS
Date: September 20, 2012 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Are you new to using a GPS, or looking at getting one? Want basic tips and tricks?
Babine and Skeena Paddling Trip
Date: September 2, 2012 to September 8, 2012
Multi-day rafting/kayaking trip down the Babine River and into the Skeena
Wilderness First Aid
Date: August 29, 2012 to August 30, 2012
Basic wilderness first aid course for anyone, no previous first aid experience or training required!
Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician 3 (SFRT3)
Date: August 17, 2012 to August 19, 2012
River Safety training, three day course
Ice Safety Rescue Technician 2 (ISRT2) - Volunteer Fire Departments
Date: March 3, 2012
Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST1) - Search and Rescue, Ministry of Environment
Date: February 12, 2012
Snowmobile Riders course - CN Rail
Date: January 24, 2012
Snowmobile Riders Course - CN Rail, Bud Forestry
Date: January 17, 2012
Ice Safety Rescue Technician 2 (ISRT2) - Search and Rescue, BC Parks
Date: January 15, 2012
2011
ATV Safe Operators Course - Nahanni Construction
Date: August 21, 2011
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician 2 (SFRT2) - Willams Lake Search and Rescue
Date: August 10, 2011
2010
Ice Safety Rescue Technician 1 (ISRT1) - Volunteer Fire Departments
Date: November 10, 2010
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician 2 (SFRT2) - Nahanni Construction
Date: May 9, 2010 8:00 am to May 10, 2010 5:00 pm
