Alpine Club of Canada, Rocky Mountain Section

AST 2 with Alpine Air - Thursday, Jan 15, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type:		Course
Event Location:		TBD
Event Starts:		Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 08:00 AM
Event Ends:		Sunday, Jan 18, 2026 04:00 PM
Registration Cut Off:		Saturday, Jan 10, 2026 12:00 AM
Difficulty Rating:		D2 - See Conversion Chart
Trip Coordinator(s):		Nicole Neutzling

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:		Members Only
Attendee Screening:		Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size:		6
Minimum Group Size:		4
Number Registered So Far:		0 (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.
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. There are 3 trip leader discount spots for this course. In order to qualify for a trip leader discount you have to have run at least 3 trips for RMS in the last year. Cost: $835 Members, $500 Trip Leaders Once you have registered you will be put on the waitlist for 48 hours or until we have received full payment. Please etransfer the full course amount to treasurer.accrms@gmail.com Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership. A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. If your membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver will apply to your participation in this activity. By proceeding with the booking, you agree to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled. The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.

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.
Waiver and Membership Requirement Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership. A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. If your membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver will apply to your participation in this activity. By proceeding with the booking, you agree to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled. The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.

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