AST Level 1
Avalanches are the greatest hazard facing any winter backcountry traveller. In order to safely enjoy the backcountry you need understand why avalanche happens, be able to recognize, avoid terrain where avalanches may occur, and know what to do if you or one of you group is caught in an avalanche.
The course is taught by our team of active avalanche professionals and certified backcountry ski guides. These guys and galls live and work full time in the mountains. We focus on introducing you to simple avalanche hazard management techniques. Our courses are based on the most advanced knowledge available and will give you the fundamental skills for safe decision making in avalanche terrain.
At the end of the course you will be able to:
- Understand how and why avalanches form and release.
- Identify avalanche terrain.
- Use the appropriate safe travel techniques.
- Perform companion rescue.
- Find and use resources for trip planning.
- Understand your personal limits in terms of training and experience
The course follows a training syllabus developed by the Avalanche Canada and a certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.