Avalanche Training Level 2

AST 1 / ATL 1  is a prerequisite for this course, contact us if you have questions

The Avalanche Australia 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 Avalanche Australia curriculum in conjunction with  Avalanche Canadian 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 where no local advisory is available.
  • 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 route finding 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 multiple victim companion rescue.
  • Perform advanced snowpack accessents, e.g. ECT, RB, PST and more. 
  • 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 (NSW)
$700.00 (VIC)

Location 
Based out of 
Jindabyne, NSW, Australia.
Mth Hotham, VIC, Australia
Gulmarg, Kashmir, India.

Dates
July 2020 - Jindabyne,NSW.
Aug 2020 - Mt Hotham, VIC.
Feb 2021 - Gulmarg, Kashmir.
Requirements
Beacon, Shovel, Probe, Snow science kit, snow saw and RB cord.
Advanced Ski / Splitboard touring. Moderate fitness for long days in the field. Crampons may be required if conditions are icy.

Bring  
Alpine touring skis / Splitboard with skins , 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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Cancelation Policy

2020 DATES

NSW

July 17- 20th
ATL2

CLOSED
July 23 - 26th
ALT2

CLOSED

VIC

DUE TO COVID -19 ALL COURSES HAVE BEEN CANCELED

NSW Course location

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