Avalanche Safety Training Level 2

AST1 is a prerequisite for this course, contact us if you have questions

The Avalanche Skills Training Level 2 Course will provide an intermediate level decision-making framework that is based on the most advanced knowledge available. It is suitable for use by people with a moderate degree of training and experience.
In addition, the course will:
  • Provide the prerequisite knowledge required for further avalanche training.
  • Introduce and promote the Canadian Avalanche Association Industry Training Program as the accepted standard for advanced avalanche training.
Objectives
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
  • Use the Avaluator™ as a filtering tool to determine when additional planning and travel techniques are required to travel safely.
  • Be familiar with Avalanche Danger Ratings verification techniques for personal use on a local scale.
  • Be familiar with the ATES technical model as a means to develop personal, local terrain ratings.
  • Use routefinding to take advantage of nuances in terrain to manage personal risk.
  • Use travel techniques in avalanche terrain appropriate to the avalanche conditions.
  • Proficiently carry out a companion rescue.
  • Understand the limits of their training.
Minimum Classroom Time Requirement
A minimum of 1 day in the classroom time is required.

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

Cost 
$650.00 
Location 
Based out of 
Jindabyne, NSW, Australia.
Dates
July 2019
 
Bring  
Alpine touring skis / Splitboard with skins / Snowboard with Snowshoes, 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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