Avalanche Safety Training Level 1
(AST 1 / ATL 1)

Snow Safety Australia offer FREE refresher training for all past students!

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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2021 NSW ​Courses

Course dates will be set in Feb 2021. We run course most weekend from the beginning of the ski season.
Gift certificates will be able to choose which weekend course they would like to attend

NSW AST1 Gift Certificate $300

2020 VIC Courses

Course dates will be set in Feb 2012. We run course most weekend from the beginning of the ski season.
Gift certificates will be able to choose which weekend course they would like to attend

VIC AST1 Gift Certificate $300

Cancelation Policy 

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

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

Snow Safety Australia - Avalanche Canada AST1 from Snow Safety Australia on Vimeo.

Bush Search and Rescue Victoria Australia testing the top layer from Snow Safety Australia on Vimeo.

Bush Search and Rescue Victoria Australia testing the top layer - take 2 from Snow Safety Australia on Vimeo.

Basics of beacon searching from Snow Safety Australia on Vimeo.

Side wall examination from Snow Safety Australia on Vimeo.