AST 1 – Full Course – $349
AST 1. The entry level standard for anyone sledding in the backcountry. Many people will not ride with someone unless they have taken this course, and maybe that’s a good thing. Regardless of your reason, we’re happy that you’ve decided to get some avalanche training so you can be an asset instead of a liability in the mountains. This course is for those who have no prior avalanche training, or want a refresher.
The snowmobile AST 1 course is broken down into two parts. A class session and a field day. You can take them together over a weekend, or split them up with the class session in the fall, and a field day in the winter. It’s up to you, just make sure you take both parts of the course!
*Please note. You must complete the AST 1 field day within 2 seasons of taking the AST 1 class session. If it has been longer than that, you will need to retake the class session before you can take the field day if you would like to obtain your AST 1 certificate.
See our dates and locations below.
Snowmobile AST 1 Objectives
Topics and skills we will learn in the AST 1 course include:
- Types of avalanches and persistent weak layers.
- Identifying avalanche terrain and common trigger points.
- Knowing the steps required to plan and carry out a trip.
- Use of the Avaluator, ATES, Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins.
- Learn about the Mountain Information Network (M.I.N.).
- Appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain.
- Companion Rescue. Gear, techniques and practice.
- Understand the limits of training.
Day 1 – AST 1 Class Session Itinerary
The AST 1 class session instruction includes:
- Types of weak layers and avalanches.
- Terrain features. What to watch for.
- Route finding, travelling through or avoiding avalanche terrain.
- How to use the Avaluator, M.I.N, ATES and other tools.
- Trip planning. What websites should you read every time!
- Safe riding habits. A few simple tips that will greatly reduce the risk.
- A chat about gear and rescue techniques
We will have open discussion to answer questions at any time. The more questions, the better!
Class duration is 6-7 hours
REMEMBER! To complete the AST 1 course you must attend a field day as well.
Day 2 – AST 1 Field Day Itinerary
The field day instruction includes:
- Trailhead procedures. Check bulletin, weather, gear, plan and more.
- Transceiver practice. Single and Multiple burials.
- Probing and shovelling hands on training.
- Group rescue scenario discussion and timed practice.
- Test profile. Dig, get to know the snowpack and tests for weak layers.
- Terrain features. Common trigger points. Let’s point out as many as we can find!
- Route finding. Discussion about travelling in avalanche terrain with the avaluator.
- Course debrief and certificates.
The field day is a full day (8 hours) spent in the mountains.
You must attend an AST 1 class session before you can take the field day.
Course Calendar
Discipline
Course Type
| Discipline | Course | Date | Time | Location | Price | Book Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sled | AST 1 - Class Only | Nov 16, 2018 | 17:00 | Medicine Hat, AB | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Class Only | Nov 17, 2018 | 17:00 | Swift Current, SK | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Class Only | Nov 18, 2018 | 10:00 | Saskatoon, SK | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Class Only | Nov 20, 2018 | 17:00 | White City, SK | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Class Only | Nov 21, 2018 | 18:00 | Prince Albert, SK | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Class Only | Nov 22, 2018 | 17:00 | Humboldt, SK | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Class Only | Nov 23, 2018 | 17:00 | North Battleford, SK | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Class Only | Nov 24, 2018 | 17:00 | Lloydminster, AB | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Class Only | Nov 25, 2018 | 10:00 | Edmonton, AB | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Class Only | Nov 26, 2018 | 17:00 | Red Deer, AB | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Class Only | Nov 27, 2018 | 17:00 | Camrose, AB | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Class Only | Nov 28, 2018 | 17:00 | Airdrie, AB | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Class Only | Nov 29, 2018 | 17:00 | Cochrane, AB | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Class Only | Nov 30, 2018 | 17:00 | Lethbridge, AB | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 | Dec 8 to 9, 2018 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $349 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Field Only | Dec 9, 2018 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 | Dec 15 to 16, 2018 | 09:00 | Revelstoke, BC | $349 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Field Only | Dec 16, 2018 | 08:00 | Revelstoke, BC | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 | Dec 22 to 23, 2018 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $349 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Field Only | Dec 23, 2018 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 | Dec 29 to 30, 2018 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $349 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Field Only | Dec 30, 2018 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 | Jan 5 to 6, 2019 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $349 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Field Only | Jan 6, 2019 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 | Jan 12 to 13, 2019 | 09:00 | Valemount, BC | $349 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Field Only | Jan 13, 2019 | 09:00 | Valemount, BC | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 | Jan 19 to 20, 2019 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $349 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Field Only | Jan 20, 2019 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 | Jan 26 to 27, 2019 | 09:00 | Revelstoke, BC | $349 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 | Feb 2 to 3, 2019 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $349 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Field Only | Feb 3, 2019 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 | Feb 9 to 10, 2019 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $349 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Field Only | Feb 10, 2019 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 | Feb 16 to 17, 2019 | 09:00 | Fernie, BC | $349 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Field Only | Feb 17, 2019 | 09:00 | Fernie, BC | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 | Feb 23 to 24, 2019 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $349 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Field Only | Feb 24, 2019 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 | Mar 2 to 3, 2019 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $349 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Field Only | Mar 3, 2019 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $175 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 | Mar 9 to 10, 2019 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $349 | BOOK NOW |
| Sled | AST 1 - Field Only | Mar 10, 2019 | 09:00 | Golden, BC | $175 | BOOK NOW |
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