Avalanche Skills  Training

We have been AST course providers for the last 10 years. In that time we have helped hundreds of backcountry enthusiasts learn how to be safe in avalanche terrain. The courses usually include a stay at a local backcountry cabin.The AST1 courses are introductory level and are open to skiers and those traveling on snowshoes.  The AST2 courses are intermediate level courses open to those who already have some basic avalanche training and have had a few seasons to practice their skills. Intermediate to strong backcountry skiing skills are prerequisites for the AST2 course. The course curriculum is developed by the Canadian Avalanche Centre. For a sample course outlines visit the CAC's website at www.avalanche.ca/CAC_Training_Program  .

Here is what we have scheduled so far for the winter:

AST Level 1

When: Course #1, December 19-20, 2009, with an evening classroom session on the 18th. Course #2, January 16-17, 2010 with an evening classroom session on the 15th. 

Note: AST1 courses #1 and #2 are full at this time. Due to demand we have scheduled another for January 30-31 with and evening session on the 29th.

Where: Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial Park. 90 km east of PG.

How Much: $220.00

AST Level 2 Course 1

When: February 13-16, 2010, with an evening classroom session on the 12th.

Where: Red Mountain Cabin. A rustic backcountry cabin 100 km east of PG.

How Much: $600.00 which includes helicopter access to the cabin.

Note: This course is full. Please contact us if you wish to ber placed on a wait list.

AST Level 2 Course 2

When: March 6-10, 2010.

Where: Dezaiko Lodge

How Much: $1,160.00 which includes helicopter access, meals and accommodations.

For more information or to register for any of these courses please contact us.