Basecamp Academy

Basecamp Academy – ATV & UTV Safety Training

What We Offer
Basecamp Academy provides professional safety training for:
  • ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles)
  • UTVs (Utility Terrain Vehicles / Side-by-Sides)
Training is led by a certified Canada Safety Council instructor with over a decade of real-world experience on ATVs, UTVs, and snowmobiles.
Instructor Certifications Include:
  • Canada Safety Council Certified (ATV & UTV)
  • 80-Hour Wilderness First Responder
  • Canadian Motorized Backcountry Guide Association
  • H2S Alive & CSTS Certified
  • Fully mobile – training can be provided on your worksite
 
Training Options
🔹 1. Commercial Safety Training – Calgary Yard
Location: NW Calgary
Price: $275 per person (min. 4 participants)
🔹 2. Commercial Safety Training – Ghost Lake or McLean Creek
Price: $300 per person (min. 6 participants)
Both courses include hands-on instruction designed to improve rider safety, vehicle awareness, and risk management in a work environment.
Course Outline
  1. Introduction to ATV/UTV Course
  2. Pre-Ride Inspection
  3. Range Signals, Rules & Warm-Up
  4. Vehicle Controls & Proper Riding Posture
  5. Starting, Shifting, & Braking
  6. Turning Techniques & Emergency Stops
  7. Riding Strategies (SIPDE Method)
  8. Handling Obstacles & Rough Terrain
  9. U-Turns & K-Turns on Hills
  10. Traversing Hills
  11. Winching Techniques
  12. Safe Loading & Unloading
  13. Environmental Responsibility
  14. Final Review & Wrap-Up
🔹 3. Commercial Training + Team-Building Ride
Location: Ghost Lake or McLean Creek
Price: $500 per person (min. 4 participants)
Includes the full training course plus a guided backcountry ride to reinforce learning and build team cohesion in real-world terrain.
🔹 4. On-Site Commercial Training
We come to your worksite!
Price: $300 per person + travel & accommodation
Contact us for a custom quote.
🔹 5. Recreational Guided Tours
Price:
  • $400 per person (up to 4 people)
  • $200 per person (for groups of 5–10)
Explore Alberta’s crown land with a certified backcountry guide!
Full-day tours at McLean Creek or Ghost Lake include scenic trails, technical sections, and plenty of adventure.
Need a Machine?
ATV & UTV Rentals available through [Basecamp Motorsports]