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Whether you are getting ready for your first winter of backcountry skiing and riding or you’ve been at it for years, the Avalanche Skills Training (AST) Level 1 or 2 course - developed by the Canadian Avalanche Centre - is the perfect opportunity to learn about (or brush up on) safe backcountry travel techniques, route finding, slope assessment and companion rescue. Join us for a weekend of snowcat assisted ski touring and avalanche skills training. Our AST courses are taught by Keith Robine, a professional member of the Canadian Avalanche Association with 18 years of experience teaching avalanche courses to recreational skiers and riders. Other dates and custom courses may be available upon request. For more information and to register, please contact: Big Red Cats 250.362.2271 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Course Curriculum • Formation & Nature of Avalanches • Avalanche Terrain • Public Avalanche Danger Ratings & Forecasts • Trip Planning, ATES & The Avaluator™ • Slope Assessment • Route Finding • Safe Travel in Avalanche Terrain • Companion Rescue • Prerequisite for CAA Avalanche Operations Level 1 First day is an evening session, 6pm at Red Shutter Inn, final day finished by 6pm. Field sessions include some cat-assisted ski touring sessions at Big Red Cats, no lift passes required. The AST2 course includes an extra field day and goes into more detail on snow science and decision-making in the backcountry. It is expected that this course will become the future prerequisite fof the CAA Level 1 operations course. Previous experience in the backcountry and some avalanche knowledge a prerequisite. Dates & Rates: AST 1 $195, 4 pers min 8 pers max, by arrangement AST 2 $350, by arrangement, 4 pers min 8 pers max
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