Courses
Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 (AST)
Skiers / Snowboarders / Snowmobilers
Goals
The Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course will provide an entry-level decision-making framework that is:
• Based on the most advanced knowledge available.
• Suitable for use by people with basic training and little experience.
Objectives
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
• Understand the basics of avalanche formation and release.
• Identify avalanche terrain.
• Know the steps required to plan and carry out a trip.
• Use the Avaluator™ as a decision-making tool in areas where trips are rated using the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) and where Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins are available.
• Find resources for obtaining ATES terrain ratings if their trip is not rated.
• Find resources for obtaining and understanding Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins
• Use appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain.
• Carry out a companion rescue.
• Understand the limits of their training.
2 evening classroom sessions
2 day trips in the field $175
Avalanche Awareness Clinic for Snowmobilers
- Transceiver lesson and tips (including group search)
- Avalanche rescue techniques and tools
- Pre-trip information gathering and understanding Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins
½ DayClinic $65
Additional Courses Available…
Avalanche Skills Training Level 2 available upon request
Private and Semi private Clinics available
– call to customize your needs |
