Backcountry Awareness Programs

AST 1

This introductory Avalanche Skills Training course is for anyone planning on going into the backcountry. Basic avalanche phenomena and safe mountain travel are discussed, practiced and taught by our Pro Patrol who follows the curriculum established by the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA). The AST Level 1 is the prerequisite for the AST Level 2 and for continued training in professional and industry avalanche courses offered by the CAA.

Note: All program participants will be asked to sign a Release of Liability Waiver prior to the start of the course. Participants under the age of 19 will need to have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver on their behalf.

AST 2

This course consists of 8 hours of indoor training along with 3.5 days of on snow practical training. The goal of the course is to present candidates with intermediate decision making skills in relation to avalanche hazard recognition and trips into the backcountry. Our Pro Patrol will provide training that is within the curriculum established by the Canadian Avalanche Association.

Note: All program participants will be asked to sign a Release of Liability Waiver prior to the start of the course. Participants under the age of 19 will need to have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver on their behalf.