Women in the Backcountry AST1

Private courses are available. Contact us for more info.

Course participants learn basic avalanche skills in this Avalanche Canada Safety level 1 course, which divides the time between classroom and field study.

Gone are the days when women would defer to their male counterparts for safe travel in the backcountry. The ratio of men to women is shifting into an even split, and no one in avalanche country should rely on friends — male or female — to lead them through the playground in safety. Snow Safety Australia is committed to increasing outdoor skills for women allowing them to gain confidence in decision-making and trusting their intuition while sharpening their knowledge in the backcountry.
Because women often learn differently, all-female courses can be set up to create the unique environments that cater to female interaction and support. When women get together in these workshops to hone hard skills and talk backcountry safety, the results can be remarkable.
“It’s less intimidating, more welcoming, and more inviting to have an all-female forum like this. It’s nice to be able to ask questions and not feel stupid about it.”
From discussions of decision-making frameworks, traveling wisely in the backcountry, and the intricacies of group dynamics, Snow Safety Australia covers a huge amount of information in a short period.

Women in the backcountry

A$300.00

Gone are the days when women would defer to their male counterparts for safe travel in the backcountry. The ratio of men to women is shifting into an even split, and no one in avalanche country should rely on friends — male or female — to lead them through the playground in safety. Snow Safety Australia is committed to increasing outdoor skills for women allowing them to gain confidence in decision-making and trusting their intuition while sharpening their knowledge in the backcountry.

Because women often learn differently, all-female courses can be set up to create the unique environments that cater to female interaction and support. When women get together in these workshops to hone hard skills and talk backcountry safety, the results can be remarkable.

“It’s less intimidating, more welcoming, and more inviting to have an all-female forum like this. It’s nice to be able to ask questions and not feel stupid about it.”

From discussions of decision-making frameworks, traveling wisely in the backcountry, and the intricacies of group dynamics, Snow Safety Australia covers a huge amount of information in a short period.

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Rental Gear

A$50.00

Avalanche rental gear for the courses.

You can rent

Avalanche Beacon
Backpack with Shovel and probe
Snowshoes with poles

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If you’re asking yourself ‘Is this for me?’ and you have good general fitness, can make effective turns off-piste and are up for an adventure, then YES it is!
Who: Women new to the back country, those wanting a ground- up refresher or just some more experience with guides. Skiers, split-board snowboarders and telemarkers all welcome. Only 8 places available on each courses (NSW and VIC) so book in now!
Focus: Intro to back-country safety and touring. Practical useable skills, local information and guided backcountry travel. We want to get you out there moving in the terrain.

The AST 1 training is also for APSI instructors looking to acquire their ISIA stamp, increasing employment opportunity internationally.

Cost: $300.00
Locations
Jindabyne NSW Jun 25-26
Mt Hotham VIC Aug 6-7

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.

Rental gear prices:
Backpack (include Backpack, Shovel and Probe) $50
Current 3 Antenna Beacon $50
Snow Shoes + Poles $50
Touring Skis/Splitboards - we can point you in the right
direction for hire of these - just ask

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