Details

Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 (AST 1) is your stepping stone into the backcountry. This course is a must have if you plan on leaving the fields behind & riding your sled in the mountains. 

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Need to know details:

• 2 day course – 1 day in the classroom & 1 day in the backcountry
• Beginner course
• Minimum amount of training required if you are headed into the backcountry
• To register click Book Now, scroll to desired location & select desired date
• Stay Wild is an Avalanche Canada AST provider

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What you will learn:

• Avalanche formation & release
• How to identify avalanche terrain
• Basic trip planning
• The ins & outs of the Avalanche Forecast
• Human factors
• Tools & resources to mitigate avalanche risk
• Safe travel techniques
• Basic companion rescue
• How to use transceiver, probe & shovel
• How to dig a snow pit & perform a compression test

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The classroom session can be split into two evenings allowing you to shred during the day!

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AST 1 will follow the curriculum provided by Avalanche Canada and will provide you with the knowledge necessary for you to further your education with Managing Avalanche Terrain,Companion Rescue, AST 2 or CAA Level 1 Avalanche Operations.

Check out our Shreducation Flow Chart to see where your training can take you! 

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Prerequisites:

• None

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Necessary equipment:

• Sled
• Transceiver (recommended 3 antenna)
• Probe (recommended 3 meter)
• Shovel
• Backpack
• Helmet
• Food
• Warm clothing
• Trail pass

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Cost:

$329 + GST per person

*Does not include trail fees

Private Group Pricing:

$1320 + GST up to 4 people
$1975 + GST up to 6 people
$2635 + GST up to 8 people

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Women’s Specific AST 1 courses are available

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Course Outline:

Day 1:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Classroom session
*Evening classroom sessions are from 6pm – 10 pm both nights

Day 2:
8:45 am – 4:00 pm
Field day located in the backcountry

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Waiver:

• Waiver

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Refund Policy: If cancelled within 14 days of the course / camp you will not receive a refund unless your spot can be filled.  If cancelled before the 14 day mark you will be charged a $35 processing fee and receive a full refund minus $35. Please note that if the minimum number of people to run a course is not met the course will be cancelled and you will receive a full refund.