AST 1 - 2 Day Course ($309)
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8:00am
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Be ready at 8:00 to start our classroom session. |
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The classrooom session features video and a powerpoint presentation where you will learn about:
- avalanche types & formation
- terrain negotiation
- Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES)
- route finding
- information gathering
- terrain ratings
- using the Avaluator
- trip planning
- introduction to transceiver training
- safe riding habits
- introduction to companion rescue
Open discussion
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Break for late Lunch |
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Head to outdoor location for beacon practice. |
| 5:00pm |
End of day one. Debrief |
AST 1: Day 2
| 8:30am |
Meet at field location parking lot. |
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The field session features hands on training including:
- trailhead procedures
- terrain features
- using the Avaluator
- route finding
- safe group travel
- transceiver, probe & shovel training
- snow profile & stability tests
- companion rescue scenarios
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| 5:00pm |
End of day two. Wrap up, debrief, certificate exchange. |
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You also receive a Hangfire Avalanche Training AST level 1 certificate acknowledging you have completed your avalanche skills training.
