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Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 (AST1)

AST 1 is a snow safety program created by the Canadian Avalanche Association, designed to provide an introduction to many aspects of snow safety from avalanche terrain recognition to the intricate science of snow. It is a 2 day program and consists of a classroom day and a field day.

All certification handed out by Custom Outdoor Experience for the AST 1 is recognized by the Canadian Avalanche Association and is pre-requisite for any further avalanche training.

Agenda

Arrivals on the evening prior to course start

Day 1 - Classroom day: The following topics will be covered:
Reducing the Risk, Avalanche Characteristics, Recognizing Avalanche Terrain, The Mountain Snowpack, Recognizing Avalanche Danger, Winter Backcountry Travel, Avalanche Search and Rescue Methods, Single and Multiple Beacon search methods.

Day 2 - Field day: The following topics will be covered and practiced:
Transceiver Practice, Weather Observations, Snow Study Plots, digging test pits, recording layering, tests for weaknesses, Avalanche Rescue Scenario, Course Closures and Certificates

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 and Level 1 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 Dec 4^th (eve) - 6th Jan 22^nd (eve) - 24th Mar 4^th (eve) – 6^th Dates also available on request.

Cost $334 + GST (=$350) Receive a 10% discount on both courses if you register for AST1 and AST2 at the same time. This includes: Home cooked meals Accommodations Instruction Technical Equipment Transportation during course AST 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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COE, General Delivery, Nordegg, AB, T0M 2H0
Phone: (403) 721-2208 Fax: 1-888-314-3690 E-mail:info@coe.ca