AST2 - 4 field days - Dec 21/22 and Jan 25/26 - Saturday, Dec 21, 2024

The Basics:
Event Type: Course 
Event Location: TBD 
Event Starts:   Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 08:00 AM  
Event Ends:   Sunday, Dec 22, 2024 04:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 12:00 AM  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Nicole Neutzling
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 6
Minimum Group Size: 4
Number Registered So Far:   5 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

This AST2 course will be taught by guides from Alpine Air Adventures and will include a classroom portion that is provided by Powerpoint presentation and guide support. The four days will all be spent in the field.


The course is split over two weekends: Dec 21/22 and Jan 25/26. Having a month between the weekends allows for the snow pack to change and for the participants 


What Is Included.

  • Avalanche Canada Curriculum
  • Pre course support
  • Canadian Avalanche Association Professional field book
  • ACMG / IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide
  • CAA Professional member Certified instructors

The location of the field days will be at the discretion of the guides but will probably be in the Lake Louise area.

Required Items to Bring:
  • Telemark or Alpine Touring skis with climbing skins OR Splitboard
  • Warm, sturdy ski or snowboard boots
  • Avalanche Transceiver, shovel & probe
  • Layered, snow shedding clothing for snow, wind & cold
  • Layered underclothing
  • Day pack, 40 L
  • Extra warm clothing (for standing around in the snow)
  • Sunglasses and goggles
  • Sun / snow hat
  • Extra gloves / mitts
  • Water bottle or thermos.
  • Lunches for each day

Notes:

AST1 is a prerequisite for AST2. Please do not book this course if you have not done AST1 or have not booked an AST1 course prior to this course.

The price is $735 for members or $440 for active trip leaders. Payment is by Interac E-transfer only.

To qualify as an active trip leader you must have led 3 trips or 1 camp in the last 12 months, prior to registering for the course.


If you have any questions, please email "courses.accrms@gmail.com"




Cancellation Policy
If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Rocky Mountain Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.


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