This 2.5 day introductory course is the national standard for recreational avalanche training. You can expect to ski away with a better understanding of avalanche terrain, how to manage your groups safety while travelling through the mountains and a solid process for decision making in the backcountry.
Curriculum Includes:
- Avalanche formation and release
- Identifying avalanche terrain
- Trip planning using forecasts and mapping
- Appropriate travel techniques and group management
- Companion rescue and emergency preparedness
Course consists of a classroom evening session on the first night, followed by another classroom day including some outside learning. We finished the course with a full field day in the nearby mountains.
What you need to bring to the course:
Classroom: pen, notebook, snacks and water.
Field Day: Climbing utensils- skis, split board, skins, snowshoes, avalanche rescue gear; transceiver, probe, and shovel. Full gear list discussed in class.
We have some gear available for rent please enquire if you need certain equipment.
Winter 2022/23 Course Dates
AST 1 January 26th-28th
AST 1 March 9th-11th
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Vitamin Ski PHD/AST 2 April 16th-20th at Carlyle Lodge