Best avalanche training for youth/families?

Haggis

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Looking for recommendations for avalanche course providers that provide training for youth. I took an avalanche course many years ago, but took a break from sledding for about 10 years. Now that I am getting back into it I have 3 boys that are coming with me. Ages 15, 14 and 11. I am looking for a family friendly course provider that can provide AST 1 course for them and a much needed recertification for me. If you have gone through training with your kids please share your feedback and recommendations. Thx
 

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I'd say any of them should be fine.
Try Zacstracks. I've done my AST1 twice through them. And was going through Hangfire this year.

I think the classroom session is now online training only. Then it's just a field day.
 

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could make a weekend out of it and go with Frozen Pirate in Valemount. I have heard some great experiences, and some private classes available in the evenings after your day ride. check them out

X 2 for Curtis and frozen pirate my son did it with me when he was 13 then we did ast 2 when he was 16 and he just took his oops 1 this yr he’s is now 20 Curtis will take care of you for sure


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I'd say any of them should be fine.
Try Zacstracks. I've done my AST1 twice through them. And was going through Hangfire this year.

I think the classroom session is now online training only. Then it's just a field day.
Zac's has hung up their helmets in terms of teaching.
 
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