Avalanche Training Level 2

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

All AST / ALT students will receive a discount code for purchases with our partner Rhythm Snow Sports on the Rhythm website and also on the day of the theory in-store.

So you have completed your Avalanche Training Level 1and have had a full  season using your new skills under your belt, why not continue your learning and complete ATL2? 
The ATL 2 course takes you to a new level of avalanche awareness. It will teach more advanced snowpack analysis tools and tests and with more field time you will be doing more hands-on learning to enable you to be safer backcountry traveller. This comprises 1 classroom day to do over some level 1 material, with some more advanced snow science being offered too.
Days 2-4 will be solely in the field learning advanced techniques to keep you safe and allowing to you make better informed decision while backcountry touring.

Learning outcomes for the ATL 2 course include:
  • Advance trip planning and snowpack assessment.
  • Applying the regional danger rating to your days touring or coming up with a danger rating if no regional forecast is supplied.
  • Advance victim rescue training looking for multiple victims.
  • Adding more snow testing techniques to those learnt in ATL1.

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 30-2 2021 - Jindabyne,NSW.
Sep 10-13 2021 - Jindabyne,NSW.
Aug 6-9 2021 - Mt Hotham, VIC.
Feb 2022 - 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 .

​For more information Contact us

Cancelation Policy

2021 DATES

NSW

Jul 30-2

CLOSED

Sep 10-13

VIC

Aug 6-9

CLOSED

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
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