Managing Avalanche Terrain Training
A 100% field course that allows you to deepen your mountain travel techniques. It is aimed at those who have completed AST1 and who wish to improve their terrain assessment skills. Lasting one day, it is the ideal bridge between AST1 and AST2.
The AST1 must have been completed in order to register for the Managing Avalanche Terrain Training course.
Course OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, students should be able to :
- Identify avalanche terrain ;
- Practice appropriate habits of travel in avalanche terrain;
- Understand the limits of your training.
MINIMUM TIME IN THE FIELD
A minimum of one day in the field is required.
GEAR
It is recommended that you contact the course provider to determine the equipment required to optimize your learning experience. In general, you should plan to bring clothing and equipment suitable for spending time outdoors and traveling in the mountains.
If you don’t own an avalanche safety kit, several shops offer them for rent. (French only)
ASSESSMENT
There is no final exam. A certificate will be issued at the end of the course to all students who have fulfilled the requirements.
If you have any questions about a specific course (price, date, location, etc.), please contact the course provider directly.
AST1 and AST2 courses are offered regularly, but Companion Rescue Skills Training and Managing Avalanche Terrain Training are less common. If you are interested in these courses, please let the independent course providers know—demand will certainly stimulate supply!
