» 2 day course – 7 hours of online learning + an evening session with your instructor (via google meet) + 1 day in the backcountry

» We will be travelling on sleds while discussing ski terrain / travel techniques (please note we will not actually be skiing as our field days are jam packed with learning & there isn’t enough hours in the day!). Sleds allow us to cover more terrain.

» Online course can be completed anywhere at anytime!

» Beginner course

» Minimum amount of training required if you are headed into the backcountry

» Stay Wild is an Avalanche Canada AST provider

Check out our post on what to expect during your AST 1.

To register for your full AST 1 training select the BOOK NOW button below to choose a location & date

or view our course schedule

→ Select location → click availability → select date from calendar → book now

Field days are available in Golden, BC and other areas upon request.

Private AST 1’s are available & all the rage this season.

Please contact us for availability.

When you register you will get access to both our AST 1 – Sled and AST 1 – Ski / Snowboard online course.

You can complete this in the comfort of your own home. We will meet up via zoom the evening before the field day to answer any questions & drive home key points.

We are very excited to announce that we have partnered up with the Blue Green Planet Project for this upcoming season.

We have commited to planting a tree for every course registration we receive!

To learn more follow this link to a write up we did about the Blue Green Planet Project.

» 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 for sledding and skiing / snowboarding

» Basic companion rescue

» How to use transceiver, probe & shovel

» How to dig a snow pit & perform a compression test

Our 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!

» Comfortable riding your sled on a groomed trail

» You will be invited to our private facebook group where you can posts questions, tell stories & meet other like minded people!

» We are always happy to answer questions or clarify concepts through email or a phone call

»We will meet the evening before the field day via zoom to drive home key points & answer questions

» You can follow this link to view solutions to common roadblocks

» Sled (mechanically sound)

» Transceiver (recommended 3 antenna)

» Probe (recommended 3 meter)

» Shovel

» Backpack

» Helmet

» Food

» Warm clothing

» Trail pass

$359 + GST per person

Does not include trail fees

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Private Group Pricing:

$1525 + GST up to 4 people
$2220 + GST up to 6 people
$2870 + GST up to 8 people

Please contact us to book a private course.

» We offer transceiver, probe, shovel & backpack rentals

You can add on a rental at the checkout for $40

Stay Wild offers exclusive women’s-only avalanche training classes in addition to our co-ed course. As a female-led company, our instructors have been the only gal in the shred crew or avy safety course way too often.

While we love the men that come out for our co-ed camps & our two lovely token instructors, there’s something magical about like-minded ladies learning together and having a killer day on the mountain.

When booking you will see the option / dates for our women’s specific courses.

When you register for the AST 1 you will gain access to our custom online course (we did our best to keep it spicy & throw some jokes in there to keep you going).

The online course legit takes 7 hours! We are not exaggerating. Learn at your own pace & complete lessons when you have spare time.

We will have a zoom meeting the evening before the field day to answer any questions & drive home key concepts.

The online course can be completed anywhere at anytime! Some students prefer to go through it right away and then skim through for a refresh before the start of their course.

8:30 am – 4:00 pm

You will be emailed details on location & logistics regarding the field day.

Online courses are non-refundable.

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14+ days before the start of your AST 1

If you cancel your AST 1 course you will receive a refund of 50% if cancelled 14+ days before the start date of your course & have continued access to the online course. If you do sign up again in the future you will only be charged for the field day.

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0 – 14 days before the start of your AST 1

If cancelled within 14 days of the start date of your course 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 with Covid 19 & 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.

You will be required to provide a positive covid test result to receive a credit.

Please follow the latest CDC / provincial guidelines regarding covid.