Details

Want to take your training to the next level? Have you taken your Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 and spent some time in the backcountry?

Avalanche Skills Training Level 2 is your next step!

» 4 day course

» 9 hrs of classroom theory

» 3 days in the backcountry

» Taught by an Canadian Avalanche Association Professional

» To book click book now & send in a request for the desired dates your group is interested in

» Stay Wild is an Avalanche Canada AST Provider

» Safe travel techniques

» Progressive planning – google earth, map & compass skills

» Terrain analysis, management & verification

» How to access & use danger ratings on a local scale

» Advanced companion rescue skills & scenarios

» Hazard rating verification

» Route planning & risk mitigation

» How to dig a pit & perform a variety of stability tests

And much much more! This course is jam packed with info

» Avalanche Skills Training 1

» Strong rider skills, proficient on your sled

» It is recommended to spend one season in the backcountry following your AST 1 before doing your AST 1

» Clothing appropriate for sledding and standing in cold/snowy weather

» Warm gloves, mitts

» Helmet

» Goggles and sunglasses

» Small personal first aid kit (sunscreen, lip-balm, moleskin, Band-Aids, medication, etc.)

» Transceiver – 3 antenna

» Probe – 3 meter

» Shovel

» Pack (large enough for all equipment on day tours)

» Mechanically sound sled

» Spare belt

» Tools & toe rope

Will receive these items in the classroom:

» Companion rescue card

» Avaluator

» Decision making field book

Map, compass, snow saw, snow study kit would all be beneficial but are not necessary

$689 per person + GST

Private Group Pricing:

$2760 + GST up to 4 people
$4135 + GST up to 6 people
$5520 + GST up to 8 people

Does not include trail fees

Course outline:

Day 1:

8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Classroom session

Day 2:

8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Companion rescue refresher & advanced skills
Location: backcountry

Day 3:

8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Decision making, terrain verification, stability tests while traveling ect
Location: backcountry

Day 4:

8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Planned & lead by the class
Location: backcountry

Can split the course into two weekends! 

Waiver

Gift Card

 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.