Women in the Backcountry AST1
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Course participants learn basic avalanche skills in this Avalanche Canada Safety level 1 course, which divides the time between classroom and field study.
However, with travel and exploration in backcountry terrain, comes responsibility.
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.
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 16 places available on both courses (NSW and VIC) for the weekend, 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
All classroom sessions are conducted in a professional classroom environment.
Jindabyne, NSW, Australia.
Mt Hotham, VIC Australia.
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
However, with travel and exploration in backcountry terrain, comes responsibility.
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.
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 16 places available on both courses (NSW and VIC) for the weekend, 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
All classroom sessions are conducted in a professional classroom environment.
- Projector screen
- White board for brain storming
- Bathroom facilities
- Educational tools
Jindabyne, NSW, Australia.
Mt Hotham, VIC Australia.
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
NSW AST 1 - 2022 TBA
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Torah Bright BC Day
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VIC AST 1 - 2022 TBA
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Course Hosts
Michaela Davis-Meehan
Freeride World Tour snowboarder Michaela Davis-Meehan will be hosting the women in the backcountry AST1 courses in Mt Hotham and Jindabyne. What a great opportunity to spend the weekend learning Avalanche Safety with second placed Freeride world tour legend Michaela.
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A day with Torah Bright
So you have done you Avalanche course and now want to get out there and use some of those skills for real in the BC.
Come spend a day in the backcountry with Ozzie legend Torah Bright and the crew from Snowy Mountains Collective and Snow Safety Australia.
Not only will you be able to chat with Torah about here many experience over the years but you will be able to ask here about here epic trip with splitboard guru Jeremy Jones and Sammy Carlson from Antarctica to Alaska!
Trip details will be decided closer to the date but most likely to be based around Thredbo ski area in the backcountry.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to go BC touring with one of the best lady snowboarders in the world.
Limited number so don't miss out!
Come spend a day in the backcountry with Ozzie legend Torah Bright and the crew from Snowy Mountains Collective and Snow Safety Australia.
Not only will you be able to chat with Torah about here many experience over the years but you will be able to ask here about here epic trip with splitboard guru Jeremy Jones and Sammy Carlson from Antarctica to Alaska!
Trip details will be decided closer to the date but most likely to be based around Thredbo ski area in the backcountry.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to go BC touring with one of the best lady snowboarders in the world.
Limited number so don't miss out!
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