Avalanche Skills Training

All winter outdoor enthusiasts need to educate themselves about avalanche hazard and safe travel in the winter backcountry. Our Avalanche Skills Training (AST) course, offered through our Big Mountain Centre, is an excellent resource for those interested in winter backcountry recreation who haven't been formally trained about avalanche hazards.

The program is offered every second weekend throughout the ski season for only $170 per person. The AST course focuses on avalanche hazard recognition and avoidance to help participants with their own decision making in the field. It is also a prerequisite for the CAA level 1 course.

The AST course is scheduled on the following weekends during the winter of 2008/2009:
Dec 20&21
Jan 3&4, 10&11, 17&18, Jan 31&Feb 1
Feb 14&15, Feb 28&Mar1
Mar 14&15, Mar 28&29
Additional courses are available upon request. Reservations are required, call 250.439.5467 for more details.