Snowmobile AST Courses  | Golden, Revelstoke, Valemount, McBride, Fernie

Sledding safely in the mountains is ‘heads up hockey’ and life long learning that comes with training and experience.  Since 2009 we have provided avalanche training to thousands of people, setting you up to build experience on a solid foundation of knowledge and skills.

The Avalanche Skills Training (AST) level 1 course is 2 parts: online class (8 hrs) and a field day (8 hrs).  The curriculum is designed by Avalanche Canada and given the Hangfire special touch based on our own riding experiences.

All riding abilities and levels of experience are welcome at our AST 1 courses.

The class sessions is an online course you can take on your own time, as long as you complete it before your field day.

  • We are offering 2 in person  AST 1 class + field day courses this season.  Dec 10/11 and Jan 28/29 in Golden.

The field day is offered every weekend of the winter in Golden & Valemount/McBride and select dates in Revelstoke Fernie, BC.

For the AST 1 field day we will be riding.  You need a snowmobile with appropriate winter riding gear as well as a digital transceiver with a probe and shovel in a back pack.

Do 4 or more of you and want a private course or custom date in Golden, Revelstoke, Valemount or McBride?  Contact us

AST 1 - Full CourseAST 1 - Classroom OnlyAST 1 - Field OnlyAST 2 Course
AST 1 - Full Course

Snowmobile AST 1 Course – $149 class session, $220 field day.  $369 total.

The AST 1 course will give you the basic knowledge and skills required for safe backcountry travel.  No snowmobiling experience required, although you do need one for the field day.

Based on many years of experience and the latest information available, this avalanche course is the first step in becoming a safe mountain rider people want to ride with.

Online Class Session + Hands On Field Day = AST 1 Certificate

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Sled Ski / Board

Course Type

AST 1 AST 1 - Class Only AST 1 - Field Only AST 2
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Sled AST 1 Jan 5 or 6 or 7, 2024 08:00 FERNIE, BC $369 Snowmobile AST 1 - Complete Course with Online Class & Field Day in Fernie, BC BOOK NOW
Sled AST 1 Click BOOK NOW For Dates 08:00 REVELSTOKE, BC $369 Snowmobile AST 1 - Complete Course with Online Class & Field Day in Revelstoke, BC BOOK NOW
Sled AST 1 Saturdays All Season 08:00 GOLDEN, BC $369 Snowmobile AST 1 - Complete Course with Online Class & Field Day in Golden, BC BOOK NOW
Sled AST 1 All Weekends December - March. Click For Dates 08:00 VALEMOUNT, BC $369 Snowmobile AST 1 - Complete Course with Online Class & Field Day in Valemount, BC BOOK NOW
Sled AST 1 All Weekends December - March. Click For Dates 08:00 MCBRIDE, BC $369 Snowmobile AST 1 - Complete Course with Online Class & Field Day in McBride, BC BOOK NOW
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AST 1 - Classroom Only

AST 1 Classroom Only – $149

The AST 1 classroom session  is a complete online learning experience.  We’ve done our best to create a class that keeps you engaged with photos, videos, quizzes, text, links and more.

Complete it on your own time.  Spread it out over a few days or evenings in you most comfortable chair.  Re watch any part you want, pause, comeback later if you get tired (which we all do taking class style courses)

To complete the course and get your certificate you need to sign up for a  AST 1 field day within 2 seasons of taking your class session.

You can book the online class as a stand along product as well.  Then, when you are ready, you can book the AST 1 field day to complete the AST 1 course.

 

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Sled Ski / Board

Course Type

AST 1 AST 1 - Class Only AST 1 - Field Only AST 2
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Sled AST 1 - Class Only Always Available ONLINE TRAINING $149 Snowmobile AST 1 - Online Class BOOK NOW
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AST 1 - Field Only

AST 1 Field Only – $220

The snowmobile AST 1 field day is a full day (8 hours) outside, on snow.  A hands on training day, you will be observing the terrain & snowpack, digging and using your rescue equipment. To attend the AST 1 field day all participants must have taken an AST 1 class session within the past 2 seasons.

Make sure you have a working snowmobile, avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel for the field day.

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Sled Ski / Board

Course Type

AST 1 AST 1 - Class Only AST 1 - Field Only AST 2
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Sled AST 1 - Field Only Jan 5 or 6 or 7, 2024 08:00 FERNIE, BC $220 Snowmobile AST 1 - Field Day in Fernie, BC BOOK NOW
Sled AST 1 - Field Only Click BOOK NOW For Dates 08:00 REVELSTOKE, BC $220 Snowmobile AST 1 - Field Day in Revelstoke, BC BOOK NOW
Sled AST 1 - Field Only Saturdays All Season 08:00 GOLDEN, BC $220 Snowmobile AST 1 - Field Day in Golden, BC BOOK NOW
Sled AST 1 - Field Only All Weekends December - March. Click For Dates 08:00 VALEMOUNT, BC $220 Snowmobile AST 1 - Field Day in Valemount, BC BOOK NOW
Sled AST 1 - Field Only All Weekends December - March. Click For Dates 08:00 MCBRIDE, BC $220 Snowmobile AST 1 - Field Day in McBride, BC BOOK NOW
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AST 2 Course

Snowmobile AST 2 Course – $699

Did you find the AST 1 did not answer all your questions?  Do you spend the majority of your time riding in avalanche prone terrain?  This course is for you!  4 days, several different riding areas with a focus on travel in avalanche terrain.

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Sled Ski / Board

Course Type

AST 1 AST 1 - Class Only AST 1 - Field Only AST 2
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Sled AST 2 January 27-30, 2024 08:00 GOLDEN, BC $699 Snowmobile AST 2 in Golden, BC BOOK NOW
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