AST-1 PLUS (20 hours)
This is our classic Avalanche Safety course that we pioneered in the 1980's. The AST-1 PLUS course earns it's reputation by giving students 2 class sessions and two full days in the field in completely separate backcountry regions to provide a contrast in terrain, snowpack and weather patterns to provide the best possible learning environment.

AST-1 PLUS is recommended for:
- Everyone who wants to learn the most they can about avalanche safety
- Skiers/boarders looking to travel into un-rated terrain
- Climbers needing more "slope-specific" terrain and snowpack observation skills
- People with some previous basic avalanche skills already
- People looking for a course with maximum practical time in the field

The AST-1 PLUS course includes:
- 20 hours/2.5 days of instruction by CAA Professional or Active members
- Instruction at 2 different regions in order to experience different terrain and snowpack conditions
- Increased field time for in-depth snow observations techniques
- CAA approved curriculum for AST-1 course
- Backcountry Avalanche Awareness manual
- Avaluator V2 Decision Making package
- CAA Industry-recognized Certificate of completion

Cost**: $245 per person (based on group sizes of 8, pricing varies for smaller or larger groups)

** Cost does not include transportation to/from course areas; lift access fees (if applicable); food; accommodation; avalanche safety equipment; or, personal equipment except as noted. Limited rentals are available.

Please note that all courses held at locations outside of North Vancouver/Mt. Seymour may have additional costs associated with travel and classroom expenses.

AST-1 (16 hours)
This course is suitable for skiers, boarders, snow-mobilers and snowshoers looking for a solid foundation of Avalanche safety skills. The Classic AST-1 course can be held completely in Whistler; Vancouver (Mt Seymour); or, at any location of your choice*.

The Basic AST-1 course includes:
- 16 hours of instruction by CAA Professional or Active members
- CAA approved curriculum for AST-1 course
- Avalanche manual
- CAA Industry-recognized Certificate of completion

Cost**: $205 per person (based on group size of 8, pricing varies for smaller groups)

** Cost does not include transportation to/from course areas; lift access fees (if applicable); food; accommodation; avalanche safety equipment; or, personal equipment except as noted. Limited rentals are available.

Please note that all courses held at locations outside of North Vancouver/Mt. Seymour may have additional costs associated with travel and classrooms.

Advanced AST-2 (40 hours)
For people with previous Avalanche safety training, this course is suitable for skiers and boarders wanting to progress to more in-depth evaluation of terrain, snowpack, weather and decision making. The Advanced AST-2 course is ideally conducted using a variety of different terrain locations - typically Whistler, Vancouver/Mt Seymour and/or a backcountry location off the Duffey Lake road area, though we can also conduct this course at any location of your choice throughout BC.

The Advanced AST-2 course includes:

Cost**: $525 per person (based on group size of 6, pricing varies for smaller groups)

** Cost does not include transportation to/from course areas; lift access fees (if applicable); food; accommodation; avalanche safety equipment; or, personal equipment except as noted. Limited rentals are available.

Please note that all courses held at locations outside of North Vancouver/Mt. Seymour may have additional costs associated with travel and classrooms.

Customized Avalanche training

We will work with you and your team to develop exactly the right program in terms of content, delivery, schedule, student to instructor ratios, location and anything else that you want to customize.

Recommended for:
- Small groups (less than 6)
- People who wish to focus on specific areas of expertise (e.g. Search and Rescue; extreme terrain; expeditionary concerns, etc.)
- People with previous avalanche skills already looking for a modified course format
- Anyone wishing to combine skills such as Winter or Ice Climbing, Ski instruction, etc.
- Students requiring a 1-day Avalanche Awareness course or Refresher course.

Cost: Contact our office directly to discuss this program option.