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Avalanche Skills Training 2 (AST2)

During this course we will visit a variety of different snowpacks around the Rockies and Columbia Mountains. This is a much more in depth course and will give participants many more skills and tools for safe travel in avalanche terrain.

Prerequisites

Completion of a AST 1 course is required.

At least 10 days of travel in avalanche terrain since completing AST 1.

Sample Agenda

Arrive on the evening prior to course start.

Day 1 - Classroom day: The following topics will be covered:

• IRAC review
• Advanced snowpack observations and recording
• Snow Metamorphism
• Mountain Weather
• Search and Rescue

Day 2 - Field day: Columbia Icefields area

• Weather Observations
• Hazard Assessment
• Terrain Analysis
• Snow Profiling

Evening Session

• Daily Observations & Trends
• Risk Management

Day 3: -Field day Columbia Icefields area

• Weather Observations
• Hazard Assessment
• Terrain Analysis - Snow Pack Distribution
• Test Profiles

Evening Session

• Daily Observations & Trends
• Snow Pack Distribution
• Prediction for Conditions at Bow Summit

Day 4: -Field day Bow Summit

• Weather Observations
• Hazard Assessment
• Route Finding & Hazard Management
• Test Profiles

Evening Session

• Daily Observations & Trends
• Prediction for Conditions at Rogers Pass

Day 5: -Field day Rogers Pass, BC

• Weather Observations
• Hazard Assessment
• Route Finding & Hazard Management
• Test Profiles
• Snow Distribution

Evening Session

• Daily Observations & Trends
• Course Wrap up & Review

Gear List

Mandatory Gear Avalanche Transceiver Back Country Snow Shovel and Probe Skis, Snowboard/Shoes Skins for Skis or Splitboard Poles Boots and Gaiters Long Underwear and Socks Warm Shirt or Sweater Windproof Jacket and Pants Extra Sweater or Pull-over Toque and Mitts or Gloves Back Pack Thermos and 1 litre Water Bottle Sunscreen and Sunglasses or Goggles Toilet paper Pocket Knife Money and Personal Identification Any Personal Medications Pen and Paper

Optional Gear Snow Saw Cord for Rutschblocks Clinometer Crystal Screen Ruler Field Book and Pencil Thermometer Mini Tool Duct Tape Hay Wire and Cord Needle and Thread Camera and Film For your stay at the COE: Personal hygiene and shower gear Sleeping bag and pillow Light Reading Material An Appetite

Instruction

Instructors of these courses are CAA (Canadian Avalanche Association) Level 2 Avalanche Technicians who have vast experience and knowledge in mountain environments. They have years of teaching experience and will do a great job of passing on their knowledge to all participants.

Dates 2010 Jan 11^th (eve) - 15^th Dates also available on request.

Cost $976 + GST(=$1025) Receive a 10% discount if you took your AST 1 from COE This includes: Home cooked meals Accommodations Instruction Technical Equipment Transportation during course AST 2 Certification

Sign Me Up! Fill out the Adult Course Registration Form and email it or fax it to us with a deposit of $100/person. Be prepared to fill out a Waiver Form when you arrive.

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For more information about our programs please contact us:
COE, General Delivery, Nordegg, AB, T0M 2H0
Phone: (403) 721-2208 Fax: 1-888-314-3690 E-mail:info@coe.ca