Avalanche Skills Training 1 with Kicking Horse Patrol
Do you venture out of bounds, off the trails, or into the backcountry? An AST 1 is your place to start. You don’t need any experience to take this course, but it is strongly recommended for everyone recreating in the backcountry.
We are proud to offer the AST 1 Course with our highly experienced Kicking Horse Patrol team.
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.
Skills Covered:
- Companion Rescue
- Terrain Recognition and Avoidance
- How to use the Evaluator Tool
Details:
2 full days starting at 8:00am. Ratio is maximum 1:8; minimum 3 participants required. The first day of the course is all indoors and does not require a lift ticket. Please note non-passholder rate includes a 1-day lift ticket. Further details and confirmation of start times and meeting locations will be sent to registrants prior to the start date.
Course Dates
Course 1 | February 5 & 6
Course 2 | February 18 & 19
Course 3 | February 26 & 27
Course 4 | March 18 & 19
Rates
2022.23 Season Pass Holder…. $209
2022.23 Regular Rate…. $269
To register, please call 250-439-5467 or email mountainschool@kickinghorseresort.com
