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:   $300.00 
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Rental gear prices:
Avi Pack (include Backpack, Shovel and Probe)  $75.00
Current 3 Antenna Beacon  $75.00
Snow Shoes + Poles  $75.00
Touring Skis / Splitboards - we can point you in the right direction for hire of these - just ask

Locations 
All classroom sessions are conducted in a professional classroom environment.
  • Projector screen.
  • White board for brain storming.
  • Bathroom facilities.
  • Educational tools.​
Courses are based out of :
​Jindabyne, NSW, Australia.
Mt Hotham, VIC 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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2020 NSW ​Courses

Jun 13-14
​AST1
​Jun 27-28
​ ​AST1
Jul 11-12
​AST1
Jul 25-26
​AST1
Sep 26-27

2020 VIC Courses

Aug 31-1
​AST1
SEP 3-4
​AST1
SEP 5-6
AST1
SEP 7-8
​AST1
Cancelation Policy 

NSW course locations

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

VIC course locations

Classroom day will be held at:
Mountain View Holiday Retreat training room,
​194 Great Alpine Rd, Harrietville, Victoria 3741    
Field day will be held at:
Mt Hotham