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| == Description == | | == Description == |
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- | http://www.avalanche.ca/training#ast1 | + | http://www.avalanche.ca/cac/training/ast/ast-1 |
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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 in the backcountry or slackcountry.
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- | This is the course where you'll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain and how to self rescue. An AST 1 is a minimum of two days with both classroom and field components. You need to take this course first and so should your friends because just one person trained in a group is not enough. Everyone in your group should take an AST 1. Recognize an AST 1 course is only the beginning - the avalanche pros will tell you avalanche training is a life long process.
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- | 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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- | Many instructors will offer the AST 1 course packaged with a Companion Rescue Skills or the Managing Avalanche Terrain courses. Check out the course schedules to see what is right for you. Learn more about the Companion Rescue Skills and Managing Avalanche Terrain courses below.
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| The Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course will provide an entry-level decision-making framework that is based on the most advanced knowledge available. It is suitable for use by people with basic training and little experience. | | The Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course will provide an entry-level decision-making framework that is based on the most advanced knowledge available. It is suitable for use by people with basic training and little experience. |
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| Minimum Field Time Requirement: | | Minimum Field Time Requirement: |
| A minimum of one day in the field is required. | | A minimum of one day in the field is required. |
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- | This is the course where you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain and how to self rescue. An AST 1 is a minimum of two days with both classroom and field components. You need to take this course first and so should your friends because just one person trained in a group is not enough. Everyone in your group should take an AST 1. Recognize an AST 1 course is only the beginning - the avalanche pros will tell you avalanche training is a life long process.
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- | 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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- | Many instructors will offer the AST 1 course packaged with a Companion Rescue Skills or the Managing Avalanche Terrain courses. Check out the course schedules to see what is right for you. Learn more about the Companion Rescue Skills and Managing Avalanche Terrain courses below.
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| == Sources == | | == Sources == |
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- | * {{contact|Centre Peak Avalanche Safety Training}} | + | * Castle Mountain Resort |
- | * http://www.cloudnineguides.com/ out of Lethbridge (used by Alpine Club of Canada)
| + | * http://www.avalanche.ca/cac/training/ast/providers/9 |
- | * http://www.avalanche.ca/training/providers | + | |
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| == Funding == | | == Funding == |
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- | * funding may be available under the [[Ground Search and Rescue Program]] (Specialized Technical)
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| == Material == | | == Material == |
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| == Runnings == | | == Runnings == |
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- | * [[2014-03-29 AST course]]
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| * 2012-02-25 CMR | | * 2012-02-25 CMR |
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| == Reports == | | == Reports == |
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