The AST 1 classroom component can be taken in the fall at a location on our dates page. You may also attend just the classroom portion of a 2 day AST 1 course if you cannot take the full 2 day course at once.
For a classroom session in any alternative location, the start time and schedule can be flexible according to your requirements subject to a minimum group size. Many of our "on the road" AST 1 classroom sessions will begin at 5pm and run until 11pm so you can take the course right after work.
Contact Us to arrange a classroom session in your area.
The classrooom session features video and a powerpoint presentation where you will learn about:
- avalanche types & formation
- terrain negotiation
- route finding
- Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES)
- information gathering
- terrain ratings
- using the Avaluator
- trip planning
- introduction to transceiver training
- safe riding habits
- introduction to companion rescue
We also have an open discussion to answer additional questions.
REMEMBER! To complete the AST 1 course you must participate in a field day as well.
