Snowmobile AST 1 - Full Course in Golden, BC - Class Day 1 , Field Day 2

This is the course where you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain and how to self rescue. An AST 1 is a two part course with both classroom and field components. You need to take this course first and so should your friends because just one person trained in a group is not enough. Everyone in your group should take an AST 1. Recognize an AST 1 course is only the beginning - the avalanche pros will tell you avalanche training is a life long process.

All AST participants need to read and understand the waiver and release of liability before making a booking.  READ THE WAIVER

This specific AST 1 product is 1 day in the classroom and 1 day in the field.

• avalanche formation and release
• identify avalanche terrain
• the basics of trip planning
• optimal use of tools and resources like the avalanche forecasts to mitigate your avalanche risk
• use appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain
• intro to companion rescue