Note: For all Section trips, be prepared to complete a Release of Liability (Waiver) and follow the Guidelines for Trip Participants.

Avalanche Skills Training 1 – AST 1

14 December, 2024 - 15 December, 2024

| $465
You don’t need any experience to take this course, but it is a must for everyone recreating in the backcountry.
Whether you ski, snowshoe, ice climb, or snowmobile, AST 1 is the first step to travelling safely in the backcountry.

In an AST 1, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain, understand the avalanche forecast, plan your trips, and perform a companion rescue. AST 1 is two days and has both online and field components. We added a bonus ski day for those that want to make the most of the weekend.

This course is run by Alpine Air Adventures.

The date for the online/Zoom component is to be determined.

Field day is set for December 14, 2024 and will be in the Lake Louise area.

A bonus ski day is set for December 15, 2024.

 

What you will learn in AST 1:

  • Avalanche formation and release.
  • How to identify avalanche terrain.
  • The basics of trip planning.
  • How to use the avalanche forecast to mitigate your avalanche risk.
  • Using appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain.
  • Intro to companion rescue.

 

How to Register for this course:

To register simply just email the course organizer Erik de Coninck Smith at [email protected]

 

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