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Take your training to the next level with our AST 2.

Join us to learn in depth about trip planning, route finding, decision making and more. The AST 2 sets you up with the knowledge & skills to make decisions & work together as a team in the backcountry.

Have you taken your Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 (AST 1) and spent some time in the backcountry?

Avalanche Skills Training Level 2 is your next step!

We are currently taking private group bookings. Grab you crew and give us a shout to set up dates!

» 4 day AST 2 course

» 9 hrs of classroom theory: blended delivery between a custom online course & zoom meeting up the evening before the 1st field day

» 3 days in the backcountry

» Taught by an Canadian Avalanche Association Professional

» To book click book now & send in a request for the desired course 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 AST 2 course is jam packed with the info you need to stay safe sledding in the backcountry!

» Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST 1)

» Strong rider skills, proficient on your sled

» It is recommended to spend one season in the backcountry following your AST 1 before taking your AST 2 course

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

» Helmet

» Small personal first aid kit (sunscreen, 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

Need some tips on which gear to get? Check out our backcountry gear guide. This is the stuff we love!

Will receive these items in the classroom:

» Companion rescue card

» Avaluator

» Decision making field book

» Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain

Map, compass, snow saw, snow study kit would all be beneficial for the AST 2 course, 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

Day 1:

8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Classroom session.

Currently working on a blended delivery involving our custom online course & an online evening meet up.

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 AST 2 course into two weekends! 

Online courses are non refundable.

The online portion of this course is $95 which is non refundable.

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14+ days before the start date of your AST 2

You will receive a full refund minus $95 for the online course + $35 admin fee.

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0-14 days before the start of your AST 2

If cancelled within 14 days of the start date you will not receive a refund unless your spot can be filled.

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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.

If you are sick & can not make it to your scheduled course you will receive a credit to use at a later date with Stay Wild Backcountry Skills. We will work together with you to find a date that works when you are feeling better.

Please do not show up to a course if you are feeling sick or have been exposed to anyone with Covid 19 in the previous 2 weeks to your course. Our instructors can send home students if they show up ill & we will work together with them to reschedule a date.

Physical distancing will be maintained during courses & camps. If physical distancing can not be maintained (ie gondola) students will be required to wear a face covering (buff / face mask).

Please respect physical distancing and Covid regulations during our courses / camps.