Avalanche Skills Training 

Play safe this winter!

*Brand new, we are offering the freshly minted Companion Rescue Course. It is a 1-day review, covering all facets of companion rescue, including the use of shovels, transceivers and probes as well as rescue strategies. This is a great review if you have previously completed a RAC or AST course. Course dates are on an as-needed basis and cost is $75.00/person. This course is endorsed by the CAC.

Colwest specializes in Avalanche Safety Training Courses for climbers, mountaineers, skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers. We offer flexible scheduling for private groups.

Custom courses available: Intro to Backcountry Travel

CAA Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 (AST 1)

To Register: email colwest@shaw.ca

The Canadian Avalanche Association “Avalanche Skills Training” (AST 1) course is a comprehensive program consisting of 6 hours of class time spread over 2 nights & 2 field days (8 hours each) for a total of 22 hours of direct instruction.

The course focuses on understanding, recognizing & avoiding avalanche hazards. We focus on terrain recognition, basic snow pack structure, weather, safe route finding & avalanche rescue techniques.

Prerequisites

$250 AST 1 Course Fee Includes:

CAA AST 1 Courses Dates

• Course 1:  December 7^th, (classroom)  / November 8^th, 9^th (field) - 2012
• Course 2:  December 1^st, (classroom)  / December 3^rd, 4^th (field) - Sold-out
• Course 3:  December 9^th (classroom)  / December 10^th, 11^th (field) - Sold-out
• Course 4:  December 15^th, (classroom)  / December 17^th, 18^th (field) - Sold-out
• Course 5:  December 27^th, (classroom)  / December 28^th, 29^th (field) - Sold-out
• Course 5:  February 23^rd, (classroom)  / February 25^th, 26^th (field)
  
• Course 6:  March 1^st,  (classroom)  / March 3^rd, 4^th (field)

Classroom sessions begin at 6:00pm at Thompson Rivers University (or location convenient for the student group). We also have a wrap up session at the conclusion of the final field day.

Field days will be held at locations as convenient as possible for student groups while balancing appropriate terrain with current snow and weather conditions.

Full details including personal equipment list included with your course confirmation.

To Register: email colwest@shaw.ca

* Have your own group, or looking for alternative course dates? Feel free to contact us.

Your Avalanche Skills Instuctors: Brad Harrison & Terry Palechuk

Together, Brad and Terry have over 30 years of guiding experience and work in the avalanche industry.

Brad Harrison

Terry Palechuk

Questions? Contact Colwest!