BackCountry Safety Training delivers professional snowmobile, ATV, and UTV Safe Operator certification and AST-1 Avalanche Skills Training across British Columbia and Alberta. Our blended online theory and hands-on field instruction prepares operators to work safely and confidently in mountainous, remote, and winter environments.
Certified Training Programs
We provide Canada-wide recognized certification through the Canada Safety Council and Avalanche Canada.
Our Safe Operator Certification programs include:
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ATV Certification
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UTV Certification
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Snowmobile Certification
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AST-1 Avalanche Skills Training
Each course combines structured online theory instruction with practical, field-based training to ensure safe and proficient operation.
Industry-Focused, Field-Tested Curriculum
Based on field-tested techniques developed by the Canada Safety Council, our curriculum provides a structured and engaging approach to:
- Vehicle control and handling
- Terrain assessment
- Safe turning and hill climbing
- Operating in varied snow and ground conditions
- Understanding local regulations
- Exercising sound judgment and trail courtesy
Operators develop skills that directly translate to safer, more efficient performance in remote and industrial environments.
Mobile Safety Training — We Come to You
BackCountry Safety Training is fully mobile. Training is delivered in the terrain your employees will actually encounter, ensuring practical, job-specific experience.
Programs are customized to meet your workplace requirements.
No suitable training site? We have access to established training locations throughout British Columbia and Alberta to accommodate your team.
Snowmobile Safety Training Across British Columbia
While much of our snowmobile training is delivered in Northern BC and the Peace Region, we provide mobile snowmobile safety training throughout British Columbia, including:
- Cariboo
- Kootenays
- Lower Mainland
- Nechako Country
- North Coast
- Thompson-Okanagan
- Vancouver Island
As a fully mobile provider, we tailor instruction to your terrain, snow conditions, and operational needs.
Why Professional Safety Training Matters
Effective safety training reduces the risk of incidents, protecting both operators and equipment. By strengthening skill, awareness, and decision-making, organizations can:
- Lower injury rates
- Minimize equipment damage
- Reduce downtime
- Reinforce a strong workplace safety culture
Group training also fosters communication, shared learning, and collaboration — creating stronger, more cohesive teams in the field.
Book Safety Training for Your Team
If your organization operates in mountainous or cold-weather regions, contact BackCountry Safety Training to schedule your Off-Road Vehicle or Snowmobile Safety Certification program.
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Serving Prince George, Dawson Creek, the Cariboo, Sea-to-Sky, Kootenays, and communities across British Columbia.
Here’s what some of our happy customers had to say!
Great time and learned lots
My team and I had a great time and learned lots
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