Class Session (Online) - Ski & Board AST 1
- Duration: 2 Days (approx.)
- Product code: P0A1VS
*You must book the AST 1 field day first before choosing your AST 1 class session date*
Please select the AST 1 Class Session dates that you will attend through ZOOM or other online platform during the checkout process. The Class Session will be held over 2 consecutive evenings prior to your AST 1 Field Day. You will receive a confirmation email and an invite email to the online class session the week before your course.
In the AST 1 course you will learn how to recognize avalanche terrain and how to self rescue. An AST 1 is a 2 part course with classroom and field components. Everyone in your riding group should take an AST 1 if you are venturing into the backcountry. Recognize an AST 1 course is only the beginning - the avalanche pros will tell you avalanche training is a life long process.
What you will learn in an AST 1:- 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
