Avalanche Skills Training
Avalanche Skills Training In Whistler
Learn the latest avalanche safety and rescue skills with our expert course instruction. Our AST instructors are highly skilled and are constantly upgrading their knowledge so you receive the best and most up-to-date skills and tips to keep you safe as you explore the backcountry.
Keep building your avalanche skills with our progression of courses. Start with an Intro to Backcountry tours are available to get comfortable with your gear and moving through ungroomed snow.
Avalanche Skills Training certification level 1 is commonly known as the AST 1 Course where you will begin to learn about the hazards around you. Our one day AST refresher course is great to keep your companion rescue skills sharp. Then the next course on your list should be AST 2 course. This level 2 avalanche course is where you really learn how to make good decisions.
The Women’s Backcountry Series – Avalanche Safety Training 1
Ability: Introductory Duration: 2 Days
Fitness: Average Prerequisites: Strong Intermediate Skiing/Boarding Level
AST 1 – Whistler
Ability: Introductory Duration: 2 Days
Fitness: Average Prerequisites: Strong Intermediate Skiing/Boarding Level
AST 2
Ability: Intermediate Duration: 4 Days
Fitness: Good Prerequisites: AST1 & backcountry experience
AST 1 Snowshoe – Whistler
Ability: Introductory Duration: 2 Days
Fitness: Average Prerequisites: None
Companion Rescue Skills Clinic
Ability: Introductory Duration: 1 Day
Fitness: Average Prerequisites: Ski Touring
Private AST 1 – Whistler
Ability: Introductory Duration: 2 Days
Fitness: Average Prerequisites: Strong Intermediate Skiing/Boarding Level
Private: Avalanche Skills Refresher Course
Ability: Intermediate Duration: 1 Day
Fitness: Average Prerequisites: AST1
Avalanche Skills Training In Squamish
AST 1 Snowshoe – Squamish
Ability: Introductory Duration: 2 Days
Fitness: Average Prerequisites: None
