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== Announcement ==
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An opportunity to join an already scheduled Avalanche Safety course.
 
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* Saturday January 27 is classroom (location to be announced)
 
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* Sunday January 28 will be the field day near Castle Mountain Resort.
 
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Both days run from 08:30-16:30 (4:30 pm).
 
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You need to provide your own sled (snowmobile), avalanche transceiver (beacon), probe and shovel. Pincher SAR can lend transceivers if you're waiting for this course before buying one.
 
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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. It is a must for everyone recreating or travelling in the near or far backcountry.
 
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Everyone in your travel group should have this course.
 
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This is the course where you'll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain and how to self rescue.
 
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The course is two days with both classroom and field components. What you will learn in an AST 1:
 
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* avalanche formation and release
 
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* identify avalanche terrain
 
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* the basics of trip planning
 
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* optimal use of tools and resources like the avalanche forecasts to mitigate your avalanche risk
 
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* use appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain
 
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* intro to companion rescue
 
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Members of PCSAR and the CRG will have their course fees paid. A $50 deposit is required to hold your spot and will be refunded if you complete the course. Contact pcsar@castrov.cuug.ab.ca
 
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== Booking ==
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