Avalanche Safety Training Level 1

Do you venture out of bounds, off the trails or into the backcountry? An AST 1 course is your place to start. 
It is a must for everyone recreating in the backcountry or slackcountry.
Avalanche Canada sets the global standard for providing avalanche awareness programs.  The Avalanche Canada Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 (AST1) Course will provide an entry-level decision-making framework that is based on the most advanced knowledge available. It is suitable for use by people with little experience in entering the side/backcountry.
In addition, the course will:
  • Provide the prerequisite knowledge required for further avalanche training.
  • Introduce and promote the Avalanche Skills Training Level 2 Course as the logical next step for gaining intermediate-level decision-making skills.
Objectives
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
  • Understand the basics of avalanche formation and release.
  • Identify avalanche terrain.
  • Know the steps required to plan and carry out a trip.
  • Use the Avaluator™ as a decision-making tool in areas where trips are rated using the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) and where Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins are available.
  • Find resources for obtaining ATES terrain ratings if their trip is not rated.
  • Find resources for obtaining Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins if these are not available.
  • Use appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain.
  • Carry out a companion rescue.
  • Understand the limits of their training.

The AST 1 training is also for APSI instructors looking to acquire their ISIA stamp, increasing employment opportunity internationally.

Cost:   $200.00 ANU Student Price
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Rental gear prices:
Avi Pack (include Backpack, Shovel, Probe and Beacon)  $50
Snow Shoes + Poles  $30
Touring skis/Splitboards - we can point you in the right
direction for hire of these - just ask

Locations 
Courses are based out of :
​Jindabyne, NSW, Australia.

Includes: 
Textbook, CAC Avaluator, two full days of instruction (one day indoors & one day in the field)
Bring:  
Boots, Alpine touring skis / Splitboard with skins / Snowboard with Snowshoes, Adjustable poles, Backpack with Shovel, Probe and Avalanche Transceiver, winter clothing for all conditions, warm hat, gloves, goggles, sunnies, sunscreen, water, lunch & snacks.
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ANU
​Courses

Sept 8-9th

Direct debit details
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​Price $200.00

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NSW course locations

Classroom day will be held at:
Jindabyne Bowling Club
2 Bay St, Jindabyne, NSW, 2627
Field day will be held at: 
NSW MAin Range

VIC course locations

Classroom day will be held at:
Howmans Gap Alpine Centre
2587 Bogong High Plains Rd, Falls Creek, VIC 3699
Field day will be held at:
Falls creek Ski resort