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Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 (AST1) - Sat, Dec 5 2009
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PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page. If payment is required for this event, you will be expected to make payment directly to the Trip Leader - not to ACC.
You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up.
| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: |  | Training | |
| Event Location: | | Classroom location: CAOC 9:00am | |
| Date(s) & Time: | | Sat, Dec 5 2009
9:00 AM
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| Registration Cut Off:
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Tue, Dec 1 2009 11:55:00 PM
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| Event Duration: | | 2 Days | |
| Difficulty Rating: | | D1: D1 - See Conversion Chart | |
| Trip Leader(s): | |
Rob Davidson
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: | |
Members Only, 18 And Older Only
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| Attendee Screening: | |
Attendees are Pre-Screened - Trip Leader will review your background and may contact you before accepting you on the trip. | | Maximum Group Size: | ![](/image/spacer.gif") | 9 | | Maximum No. Guests: | | 0 | | Minimum Group Size: | | 4 | | Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 0 |
| Number Registered So Far: |  |
9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: | |
No
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| Itinerary: |
Welcome to the 2-day Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 course (AST1). The outline of this program is one day of classroom theory followed by one field day.
Objectives:
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
Understand the basics of avalanche formation and release.
Identify avalanche terrain.
Know the steps required to plan and carry out a trip.
Use the Avaluator as a decision-making tool in areas where trips are rated using the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) and where Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins are available.
Find resources for obtaining ATES terrain ratings if their trip is not rated.
Find resources for obtaining Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins if these are not available.
Use appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain.
Carry out a companion rescue.
Understand the limits of their training.
The cost of this course is $35 to cover mandatory course materials (books, etc) & licensing. Participants are responsible for providing their own beacon, shovel, and probe on the field day.
Registration priority is given to participants who have no previous avalanche training.
Participants will be required to travel on alpine touring, split snowboard, or telemark gear on the field day. Please email with any questions you may have.
Many thanks to the Training & Leadership committee for their support!
Want a refresher? Email to discuss attending the classroom session only. |
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Required Items to Bring:
Field Day: Beacon, Shovel, Probe, Skis, Skins, Boots, Poles, Water, Lunch and snacks, and warm clothes. | | Recommended Items to Bring:
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| | How to Get There: | | Event Directions: | | Calgary Area Outdoor Council
1111 Memorial Drive NW
- Please note that parking is very limited due to construction along Memorial Drive. Please arrive on time.
Travel location / meeting time for the field day will be discussed in the classroom. | |
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| Notes: |
Participants will be required to sign both an ACC waiver and a CAA liability waiver.
The course will be lead by me (Rob), and I am a professional member of Canadian Avalanche Association. This is a club section trip and the program meets the criteria set for the CAC AST1. Participants will receive an AST1 certificate upon completion of both days.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our participant responsibility guidelines! |
Waiting List
Either registration for this event is closed, or the event is full, or the trip leader needs to review and accept your application for this event. Add yourself to the Waiting/Screening List here.
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