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AST Level 1
Avalanche Skills Training - Level 1
For Skiers and Snowboarders A 2.5 day course specifically for skiers and snowboarders, involving a mix of theory and practical skills to teach you basic safety knowledge for winter backcountry travel. This is the most comprehensive AST - 1 course available in the Whistler area. Enjoy some fresh turns while learning about:
- formation of avalanches
- factors affecting snow-pack
- route finding
- safety equipment usage
- snow-pack observation and assessment
Participants must be at least an intermediate skier or snowboarder. If you are unsure of your ability, please contact us for more information.
For more information on our booking policies and procedures check out our Registration Information page.
Weekend Dates: (Fri, Sat, Sun)
- Nov 25 - 27, 2011
- Dec 2 - 4, 2011
- Dec 9 -11, 2011
- Dec 16 - 18, 2011
- Jan 6 - 8, 2012
- Jan 13 - 15, 2012
- Jan 20 - 22, 2012
- Jan 27 - 29, 2012
- Feb 3 - 5 2012
- Feb 10 - 12, 2012
- Feb 17 - 19, 2012
- Feb 24 - 26, 2012
- March 2 - 4, 2012
- March 9 - 11, 2012
- March 16 - 18, 2012
- March 23 - 25, 2012
- March 30 - April 1, 2012
- April 6 - 8, 2012
- April 13 - 15, 2012
- April 20 - 22, 2012
Midweek Dates:
- Nov 28 - 30, 2011
- Dec 12 - 14, 2011
- Dec 21-23 2011
- Dec 28 - 30, 2011
- Jan 9- 11, 2012
- Jan 23 - 25, 2012
- Feb 7 - 9, 2012
- Feb 20 - 22, 2012
- Mar 5 - 7, 2012
- Mar 20 - 22, 2012
- Apr 2 - 4, 2012
- Apr 17 - 19, 2012
$225.00 + HST
Receive 10% off any additional ski/snowboard program in the 2011 / 2012 season upon completion of the course. (excluding private guiding)
For information on our registration and cancellation policies and procedures check out our Registration Information page.
- Instruction by professional Avalanche Safety Educators and CAA Active or Professional Members
- Program content developed over years of teaching avalanche skills training courses
- Course manual designed exclusively for Avalanche Safety Training Courses
- "Avaluator" package for decision-making support
- Handout package designed specifically for Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau containing essential local avalanche information
- Industry recognized Certificate of Completion
Note:
In an effort to keep course prices low, participants are responsible to provide their own equipment and lift access
Rentals are available at a discounted rate to registered participants
Backcountry passes are also available at $48 + HST
The course schedule is as follows:
- Day 1: 6:30pm - 9:30pm (theory)
- Day 2: 8am - 7pm (field & theory)
- Day 3: 8am - 5pm (field & debrief)
Participants must pick up their rental equipment a minimum of 2 hours before the course theory session begins.
Participants are to provide their own food and water for the course days. Equipment Rentals
Strong intermediate skier/snowboarder ability level - comfortable and confident on blue runs in a variety of snow conditions.
No backcountry touring experience is required.
Please consult the following for information on recommended and provided equipment:
Avalanche Skills Training Level I Equipment List
