Avalanche Skills Training Level 2
Avalanche Skills Training Level 2
Learn to manage avalanche terrain, recognize danger, and mitigate risk.
DURATION
Classroom: 8hrs (mornings and evenings at the lodge)
In the field: 4 days
LOCATION
Tiny Town Cabins in White Pass, BC.
A lodge based AST 2 can be a great benefit because it is fully immersive. You are living in the weather and snowpack for 4 days. Daily travel by vehicle is kept to a minimum.
IMPORTANT!
Before you submit your payment, you will have to indicate that you have read and agree to >>VIEW AVALANCHE SKILLS TRAINING STUDENT RELEASE
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
>> Use terrain to minimize danger
>> Understanding risk
>> Trip planning, hazard evaluation, and ground verification
>> Optimal use of tools and resources to mitigate risk (avalanche forecasts)
>> Advanced Companion Rescue
WHAT YOU NEED
Intermediate to advanced ski or splitboard skills and AST Level 1
Ski or split board equipment
Avalanche safety equipment
Food for 4 days at Tiny Town where you can use the kitchen facilities.
Transportation to and from White Pass (1.5hrs from Whitehorse)
Availability
4min/6max
Dates:
February 20-23, 2025
February 27 - March 2, 2025
Price:
$1200 + GST
Includes
4 days instruction with certified ACMG guide
Text book and materials
4 days/3 nights in our warm 2-person cabins with access to our kitchen facilities
Snowmobile bumps to new terrain if weather and conditions allow
Terms & Conditions
By proceeding with this booking you agree:
that you have had an opportunity to review the SBA Waiver and the AST Waiver, and that you understand that these waivers must be completed by you, and everyone who is part of your booking, prior to participating. Paper waivers will be provided at the start of the trip - if it is not completed, participation will not be permitted; and
that it is your responsibility to inform others who wish to participate as part of this reservation of the above and make the waivers available to them prior to booking;