AST2  AST2 Avalanches skills training Level 2

Avalanche Awareness  
​Training 2

AST 1 / AVI 1  is a prerequisite for this course, contact us if you have questions

Private courses are available​. Contact us for more info​.

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So you have completed your Avalanche Training Level 1and have had a full  season using your new skills under your belt, why not continue your learning and complete AVI 2? 
The AVI 2 course takes you to a new level of avalanche awareness.
It will teach more advanced snowpack analysis tools and tests and with more field time you will be doing more hands-on learning to enable you to be safer backcountry traveller. This comprises 1 classroom day to do over some level 1 material, with some more advanced snow science being offered too.
Days 2 - 4 will be solely in the field learning advanced techniques to keep you safe and allowing to you make better informed decision while backcountry touring.

Learning outcomes for the AVI 2 course include:

• Advance trip planning and snowpack assessment.
• Applying the regional danger rating to your days touring or coming up with a danger rating if no regional forecast is supplied.
• Advance victim rescue training looking for multiple victims (4).
• Adding more snow testing techniques to those learnt in Level 1 training.

Minimum Field Time Requirement
A minimum of three days in the field is required.
​Single ride lift ticket at Thredbo / Perisher may be required for field days ($42).

Cost 
$950 (NSW)

Location 
Based out of 
Jindabyne, NSW, Australia.
Gulmarg, Kashmir, India.

Requirements

• Beacon, Shovel, Probe, Snow science kit, snow saw and RB cord.
• Advanced Ski / Splitboard touring.
• Moderate fitness for long days in the field.
• Crampons for conditions are icy.

Bring  
Alpine touring skis / Splitboard with skins , Adjustable poles, Backpack with Shovel, Probe and of course Avalanche Transceiver , winter clothing for all conditions, warm hat, gloves, goggles, sunnies, sunscreen, water, lunch & snacks .

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Cancelation Policy

This course is not Avalanche Canada AST2. If you have questions in realtion to the course and its content please contact us for more information.

THIS COURSE REQUIRES 4 STUDENTS TO RUN. BOOKINGS WILL REFUNDED IF COUSE NUMBERS ARE NOT MET.

2025 DATES AND BOOKING

Avalanche Awareness Training Level 2

A$950.00

So you have completed your Avalanche Training Level 1and have had a full season using your new skills under your belt, why not continue your learning and complete AVI 2? 

The AVI 2 course takes you to a new level of avalanche awareness.

It will teach more advanced snowpack analysis tools and tests and with more field time you will be doing more hands-on learning to enable you to be safer backcountry traveller. This comprises 1 classroom day to do over some level 1 material, with some more advanced snow science being offered too.

THIS COURSE REQUIRES 4 STUDENTS TO RUN. BOOKINGS WILL REFUNDED IF COUSE NUMBERS ARE NOT MET.

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NSW course locations

Classroom day will be held at:
Rhythm Snowsports - Yoga Room
8 Sharp St, Cooma NSW 2630
Field day will be held at: 
NSW Main Range

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