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AST 2 Class and Field Sessions - Golden,BC - January 14-16,2011
Meeting Time –
Meeting Location
Golden,BC
AST Level 2 (30-40 hr)
These 3-4 day AST2 packages assume that participants have completed the AST1 within the previous 12 months.
Follow this link for the AST2 course outline set by the Canadian Avalanche Centre.
Recommended field equipment
(this can be or at a mountain shop)
Compass with an inclinometer feature ~$60
Snow screen ~ $12-$20
Loupe (magnifier) ~$10-15
Folding Ruler – 2 m ~$20
field book (write in the rain paper) ~$15-$30
pencils
FULL SNOWSTUDY KIT ~ $130
MEC and other mountain shops may carry this equipment also.
Recommended Preparation
Ask yourself a few questions:
Did your previous avalanche training include a hands-on component? AST1 or RAC ?
How long ago? The research, curriculum and avalanche equipment is constantly changing. Is your introductory training up to date?
How much have you ‘used’ your avy training since?
What I mean is have you ever dug a pit outside of the course?
Do you make conscious decisions related to route finding?
Do you use the CAC Avalanche Bulletin and do you understand the majority of it?
Have you ever heard of the AVALUATOR? This is a new decision making tool that is endorsed by the CAC for recreational backcountry use. You must have working knowledge of the PAB scale and the ATES scale (Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale).
– 3 FULL days including classroom/mountain sessions
– 3 mountain sessions and 1 evening classroom session
– 3 mountain sessions, 1 classroom day
Need to take an AST1 course prior to the AST2, see below
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Still need more information call Lori at 403-850-3042
Other AST1 Classes this season:
(2.5 hr drive north east of Edmonton)
(1 hr drive northwest of Edmonton)
Meeting Time –
Meeting Location
Golden,BC
AST Level 2 (30-40 hr)
These 3-4 day AST2 packages assume that participants have completed the AST1 within the previous 12 months.
Follow this link for the AST2 course outline set by the Canadian Avalanche Centre.
Recommended field equipment
(this can be or at a mountain shop)
Compass with an inclinometer feature ~$60
Snow screen ~ $12-$20
Loupe (magnifier) ~$10-15
Folding Ruler – 2 m ~$20
field book (write in the rain paper) ~$15-$30
pencils
FULL SNOWSTUDY KIT ~ $130
MEC and other mountain shops may carry this equipment also.
Recommended Preparation
Ask yourself a few questions:
Did your previous avalanche training include a hands-on component? AST1 or RAC ?
How long ago? The research, curriculum and avalanche equipment is constantly changing. Is your introductory training up to date?
How much have you ‘used’ your avy training since?
What I mean is have you ever dug a pit outside of the course?
Do you make conscious decisions related to route finding?
Do you use the CAC Avalanche Bulletin and do you understand the majority of it?
Have you ever heard of the AVALUATOR? This is a new decision making tool that is endorsed by the CAC for recreational backcountry use. You must have working knowledge of the PAB scale and the ATES scale (Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale).
– 3 FULL days including classroom/mountain sessions
– 3 mountain sessions and 1 evening classroom session
– 3 mountain sessions, 1 classroom day
Need to take an AST1 course prior to the AST2, see below
Click for
Click for .
Click for
Still need more information call Lori at 403-850-3042
Other AST1 Classes this season:
(2.5 hr drive north east of Edmonton)
(1 hr drive northwest of Edmonton)
