The Package

• Season lift pass for Fernie Alpine resort
• Group equipment – tents, ropes, cooking equipment (except as noted on personal list)
• Instruction
• Certification and exam fees, camping and backcountry free during field trips
• Free access to Fernie campus climbing gym
• Transportation during all out trip

Student Costs

• Tuition fee: $ 13,500
• Course related costs: Course texts, reference books, manuals, maps, student log books and general school supplies are approximately $300 - $500.
• Personal equipment: Approximately $4,200 - $5,500.
• Out-trip food, hut fees and equipment rental: Students are responsible for food and personal costs during out-trips and are required to pay for accommodations in Alpine Huts or Hostels during some courses. Students who wish to rent dry suits for the Switftwater Rescue course will incur this rental fee.
• Accommodation in Fernie - Approx $250-400/month for a room in a house, $500-1500 for a house, and $350-850 for an apartment or basement suite. We can help find accommodation by forwarding rental information during the summer prior to arriving in Fernie.
• Personal expenses. Food, beer money etc.
• Medical Examination Fees: WCB Occupational First Aid and Class 4 Driver’s Licence both require medical certificates which will carry a minimal charge from local medical services.

We can also include:

• Accommodation at the NONSTOP Lodge - useful at the start of the course when you're looking for a room or house to rent in the town of Fernie.

• 19 years or older at start of course.
• Grade 12, or Equivalent, or Permission from the Programme Co-ordinator. Suggested but not prerequisite qualifications to include GCSE Maths, Biology and English.
• An Ability to Physically Accomplish the Tasks Required. The MAST programme is very physically demanding. Students are required to carry personal overnight supplies and equipment along with technical sport specific gear on extended trips over rugged mountain terrain. A physician’s report is required from the accepted student indicating the ability to meet the demands and rigors of the MAST programme.
• An Ability to Accommodate the MAST Out-trip Schedule. Many of the skills development courses require field or out-trips, several out-trips may run into and through the weekends. Students are given equivalent time off during the week to make up for weekends used for out-trips. The MAST schedule may interfere with any part-time employment.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Licence. A part of the MAST programme is the achievement of a BC Class 4 Motor Vehicle Licence. Students should either have a valid BC licence or the ability to obtain one. This prerequisite may be exempted upon approval by the programme co-ordinator.
• Medical Insurance. Students will not be permitted into the programme without valid and current medical insurance.
• Must be an intermediate swimmer. Capable of swimming 600m in 14 minutes (24 lengths of 25m pool)
• Must be a strong intermediate skier. Capable of skiing black runs. You should have skied in powder before.
• Students must sign a general programme release and waiver Identifying assumption of risk and inherent danger of mountain activities before attending any outdoor activity.