Avalanche Skills Training Level I
›› AST Level II
This two day course developed by the Canadian Avalanche Center will teach you the basics of safe travel in the backcountry, allow you to recognize avalanche terrain and make more informed slope stability evaluations. You will learn proper self-rescue and group management techniques for the backcountry.
Avalanche Skills Training 1 2011-2012 (English)
January 7-8
February 4-5
March 10-11
Avalanche Skills Training 1 2011-2012 (Japanese)
December 30-31
February 18-19
March 17-18
Cost
¥21,000 (backcountry insurance an additional ¥1000 yen)
Location
Hakuba, Tsugaike Shizen, Minekata
Includes
Textbook, two full days of instruction, lift ticket, tax, (equipment rentals separate)
Bring
Winter clothing for all conditions, warm hat or knit cap, goggles, gloves, skis, or board equipment, snowshoes or skins and climbing system, pack with shovel, probe, extra hat/gloves/vest, water, lunch and of course Avalanche Transceiver. Equipment sales at discounted prices for course students.
Complete Course Outline
A complete course outline of the ASTI can be found on the Canadian Avalanche Center website (click here).
Alternate Dates
We can schedule alternate dates if you are able to gather a group of 6. Contact us for more information.
Extended Backcountry Field Day
Extended backcountry training day. Prerequisite; AST I. This extra day of field training is for those who want a chance to further their training in avalanche assessment and consider attending the final two days of to make up the AST II. Practice slope stability tests, field observations, and route finding with the guidance and instruction of a CAA Level 2 professional.
2011 Dates: January 9th, March 12th
Price: 10,500 on top of AST I course.
