Hero Shot:

Course Name:

AST 1 – Big White. multiple dates 24/25 winter.

Country

Canada

State:

BC

Start Date:

12/15/2024,12/21/2024,12/22/2024,01/11/2025,01/12/2025,02/01/2025,11/02/2024,02/12/2025,02/23/2025,02/24/2025,06/01/2024

Course Structure

Online,In Person

training Duration

2 Days. One Online, One field day. Dates listed above are field day dates.

training Cost

$279 Canadian dollars

Is accommodation provided?

No

Does the course provider offer employment on completion of the course

No

Course Type

Ski Instructor

Why take the course

BIG WHITE, BC | SKI & BOARD | AVALANCHE SKILLS TRAINING 1 (AST 1) Beginner Friendly at Big White Ski Resort, Kelowna, BC | $279 Online Class Session (7 – 8 hrs at your own pace) + 1 Field Day (8 am – 4 pm) = AST 1. Avalanche Skills Training level 1 Field day dates are Dec 15, 21, 22 | Jan 11, 12 | Feb 1, 2, 23, 24 BOOK Big White AST 1 Course | BOOK Ski AST 1 Online Class only Are you wanting to start touring in the backcountry? Have you been touring for years but thought it’s about time you took some formal training? The AST 1 course will give you the basic knowledge and skills required for safer backcountry travel. You will be able to build experience from a solid base of knowledge and skills learned on this course. Our Ski and Splitboard AST 1 courses are offered at Big White Ski Resort, near Kelowna, BC The AST 1 Course – Avalanche Skills Training level 1 The AST 1 is made up of 2 parts. Online class and field day. You must sign up for both and take the class before you can take the field day. The Class Session is online learning from home. Spread it out over several sessions. Take your time. The Field Day is hands on learning in the mountains. You will receive a text book, Avaluator package, companion rescue card and a waiver to sign at the start of your Field Day. Required gear for field day. Transceiver (digital), probe, shovel in a back pack. Appropriate ski touring or split boarding equipment. Lunch/water and clothing for a full day outside. We will be touring and riding to get around the mountain, so please be sure you know how to use your touring gear. When booking the full course you will select your field day date/location and that will enrol you in the online class as well. Here is a link to the booking portal and more information. https://hangfiretraining.com/skiers-ast-1-courses/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGP0gpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeFuzcJctBkzDBJkF8YUNi9OjieNDDKyvQGsjULNzxPFYbFgPHeIxqmihQ_aem_aNodrFcvkMLWWF7Te7sSUA

Last Updated

31-10-2024