Archive:Avalanche course 2008
Introduction
The VOC Advanced Avalanche course (AST-2) for members whom have previously done AST-1 (See Prerequistes below). Spaces are limited, and it fills up quickly, so make sure to sign up early if you want a spot. This course is a heck of a lot cheaper than than taking a course open to the public.
This four-day course is a technical Avalanche Safety program with an in-depth focus on advanced Avalanche skills. Designed around the CAA Avalanche Skills Training - Level 2 Course (AST-2) curriculum, the program emphasizes development of skills and techniques to assist in decision making, route finding, terrain evaluation, snow profile interpretation and rescue techniques.
This course is being done by Canada West Mountain School
It is required that students read the material from CWMS as well as go through the online course before the classroom session. The information from CWMS will be provided later after the numbers have been finalized.
Prerequisites
- Previous avalanche course or equivalent training
- Intermediate or better skiing/'boarding ability
- Touring equipment required (or snowshoes for snowboarders)
Participants should be comfortable with avalanche theory and snow science applications, including basic snow testing practices, digging snow-pits and performing transceiver searches.
Dates
Classroom Session
YBA
Field Course
TBA
Cost
$300, instructional only
Does not included the following:
- Probes
- Shovels
- Beacons
- Notebooks
- Magnifying glasses
- Snowsaw
- 2 Whistler backcountry passes ($80 value total)
All other costs including but not limited to food, ski, snowshoe rental, travel expenses will be your own responsibility. Car pooling will be organised later.
Locations
TBA
Sign up
Important!
Signing up here does not guarantee you a spot. YOU MUST PAY $300 at the club room and sign up. Any exec can sign you up in the club room. The best times to go are gear hours or between 12pm and 1pm.
Group 1
(MAX 8 people)
List of people who have not paid but want to come
- Scott Webster
- Champagne
Rides
To be determined later...