Learn to manage avalanche terrain, recognize danger, and mitigate risk.

DURATION
Classroom: 8hrs (mornings and evenings at the lodge)
In the field: 4 days

LOCATION
Tiny Town Cabins in White Pass, BC.

A lodge based AST 2 can be a great benefit because it is fully immersive. You are living in the weather and snowpack for 4 days. Daily travel by vehicle is kept to a minimum.

IMPORTANT!
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
>> Use terrain to minimize danger
>> Understanding risk
>> Trip planning, hazard evaluation, and ground verification
>> Optimal use of tools and resources to mitigate risk (avalanche forecasts)
>> Advanced Companion Rescue

WHAT YOU NEED

Intermediate to advanced ski or splitboard skills and AST Level 1

Ski or split board equipment

Avalanche safety equipment

Food for 4 days at Tiny Town where you can use the kitchen facilities.

Transportation to and from White Pass (1.5hrs from Whitehorse)

Availability

4min/6max

Dates:

February 20-23, 2025

February 27 - March 2, 2025

Price:

$1200 + GST

Includes

• 4 days instruction with certified ACMG guide

• Text book and materials

• 4 days/3 nights in our warm 2-person cabins with access to our kitchen facilities

• Snowmobile bumps to new terrain if weather and conditions allow