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.
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:
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
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 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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