Avalanche skills training (AST) - Level 2

Learn from the Sea to Sky's leading avalanche skills educator.

The AST 2 course consists of one classroom day and 3 days of extensive outdoor field sessions on the mountain focusing on terrain analysis, snowpack assessment and rescue skills.We provide you with the know-how to easily formulate a logical, concise and dependable safety plan for backcountry skiing or riding. You will learn to bring together critical information and resources into one unique integrated plan.

We have designed this as a step by step, regimented approach which is time efficient and highly effective. This greatly facilitates the task and ensures a plan is made and implemented prior to skiing or riding. This plan will form the basis of decision making as to where and how the next day’s skiing will safely take place.

AST Level 2 Courses

Nov - Apr

AST 2 Whistler

Duration: 4 Days

Prerequisites: AST 1 (mandatory), Good Fitness & Backcountry Experience

The second step in Avalanche Canada’s Avalanche Skills Program, AST2 provides the knowledge and skills to progress beyond beginner backcountry travel.

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Women's AST 2 Whistler

Duration: 4 Days

Prerequisites: AST 1 (mandatory), Good Fitness & Backcountry Experience

The AST 2 course consists of one classroom day and three days of extensive field sessions on the mountain focusing on advanced terrain analysis, snowpack assessment and rescue skills.

Nov - Apr

Hut Based AST 2

Duration: 4 Days

Prerequisites: AST 1 (mandatory), Good Fitness & Backcountry Experience

Level up your existing skill set while staying at one of BC’s amazing alpine huts! AST2 will give you the advances skills to safely open up more exciting terrain.

Nov - Apr

Companion Rescue Clinic

Duration: 1 Day

Prerequisites: AST 1

Participants will obtain the essential skills required to safely and effectively enjoy this amazing sport.

Nov - Apr

Women's COMPANION RESCUE SKILLS CLINIC

Duration: 1 Day

Prerequisites: Average Fitness & Intermediate Skier

Spend the day with a guide who will teach you the most up-to-date Search and Rescue techniques to make you a more valuable member of your touring party.

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