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AST-1 Avalanche Skills Training Level 1

Course Description
The AST 1 is a entry level backcountry skiing course:

In an AST 1, you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain, understand the avalanche forecast, plan your trips, and perform a companion rescue. Everyone in your group should take an AST 1—it’s the first step to traveling safely in the backcountry.

What you will learn:

  • Avalanche formation and release.

  • How to identify avalanche terrain.

  • The basics of trip planning.

  • How to use the avalanche forecast to mitigate your avalanche risk.

  • Using appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain.

  • Intro to companion rescue.

What to Bring

Ensure you’re prepared for success, view our AST-1 Packing List.

Course Length

Two Days
8:00am - 4:00pm

Fine Print

Returns

Full refund, less processing fee, available up to 14 days prior to course start date. Less than 14 days prior to course start date, 50% refund available.

OR 

Date changes within the same winter season, subject to availability, free of charge. Minimum 4 participants required for course to go ahead

Waivers

All students are required to complete the AST Provider Release Waiver, as well as have a parent/guardian complete the Acknowledgement of Risk Waiver for students under the age of 19.

Local ski area waivers may apply for lift access.

Additional

Intermediate skiing/riding ability is recommended.

Participants should have their own avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel, as well as touring skis, a splitboard, or snowshoes & downhill equipment

Price does not include a lift access ticket. For those without a seasons pass, a single lift access ticket is available from the resort for a reasonable price.

Wavier

Course participation requires completion of our waiver prior to your dates. Your waiver should be completed and submitted at the time of registration for our courses.