AST1 For Snowshoers

Duration: 2 days (1 day or 8 hours classroom, and 1 day in the mountains, accessed by snowshoes). The class will be hosted in Prince George and Pine Pass area unless otherwise identified. Snowshoes are available for rent if needed, please contact us directly for availability and pricing.

 By the end of this introductory course, you will understand how to:

-Evaluate the basics of avalanche formation and release
-Identify avalanche terrain
-Know the steps required to plan and carry out a trip
-Use appropriate decision-making tools
-Find resources for obtaining terrain ratings if a trip is not rated
-Find resources for obtaining Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins if these are not available
-Carry out a companion rescue
-Understand the limits of your training.

Participants must have snowshoes and basic avy gear (shovel, probe, and digital transceiver).  We can rent you avalanche gear if let us know in advance.

Participants under the age of 19 must register with a parent that will accompany them as a full participant.

Pricing: $340+GST.