AST I R
Have your AST 1 but could use a little refresh or want to sharpen your skills? This course is for you.
The AST 1 Refresher is aimed at individuals who have completed an AST 1 and are looking to refresh their skills and knowledge. This one day, field-based course provides a review of the material covered in the AST 1 and includes any industry updates to the curriculum. The course is ideal for those who want to keep their basic avalanche training skills up-to-date or those who simply desire a refresher day in the field with an instructor.
Have your AST 1 but could use a little refresh or want to sharpen your skills? This course is for you.
The AST 1 Refresher is aimed at individuals who have completed an AST 1 and are looking to refresh their skills and knowledge. This one day, field-based course provides a review of the material covered in the AST 1 and includes any industry updates to the curriculum. The course is ideal for those who want to keep their basic avalanche training skills up-to-date or those who simply desire a refresher day in the field with an instructor.
Have your AST 1 but could use a little refresh or want to sharpen your skills? This course is for you.
The AST 1 Refresher is aimed at individuals who have completed an AST 1 and are looking to refresh their skills and knowledge. This one day, field-based course provides a review of the material covered in the AST 1 and includes any industry updates to the curriculum. The course is ideal for those who want to keep their basic avalanche training skills up-to-date or those who simply desire a refresher day in the field with an instructor.
Avalanche Canada Training courses are the national standard for recreational avalanche training. The courses are designed by Avalanche Canada to suit the needs of recreationists and delivered by independent third-party providers, who are licensed by Avalanche Canada.
What you will learn:
A refresh of the AST 1 curriculum.
Refreshing and practice of companion rescue skills.
Any updates to avalanche safety education or techniques.
How to use new AvCan tools or materials.
An AST 1 refresher is a great way to make sure you're staying sharp in the backcountry, but if you're looking for the next step, try a Managing Avalanche Terrain course, or consider AST 2.
Where does the course take place?
This one-day course will take place in the field.
Equipment
Pen and paper
Alpine touring skis or split-board/Skins, snow shoes
Back pack
Transceiver, Probe, Shovel
Helmet, goggles, toque, sunglasses, headlamp
Good layering system for back country travel.
Food and drink
Pre course (keeners)
Download Avalanche Canada phone app
Online avalanche tutorial https://avysavvy.avalanche.ca/en-ca
*text derived from Avalanche Canada Website