AST 1 Sled

All Participants must complete a waiver before booking. Complete the waiver following the link below:

https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/ncbztconnghqaf9tptzqsi/web/

The first-step to accessing the backcountry safely is taking your AST 1. Learn how to be a team member that not only has the skills and know how to keep you and your friends out of bad situations but the necessary skills to get them out of one. All courses will follow the same format whether it’s sledding, skiing or boarding. They are technically 2-day courses with the first day being an entirely online portion covering the basic theory of backcountry safety. It will consist of an on-line course sent to you to complete at your own convenience. The second day will be the practical application of the theory covered in the course out in the field (full day outside). During the field day we will cover group management, trip-planning, companion rescue, terrain management and snow assessment.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Complete the online course at your own pace in the weeks leading up to your field day (5 – 6 hours). Take your time and break it up into portions. Have it done for the field day!

Day 2 (Revelstoke)

8:00 am – Morning session

8:30 am – Field session

4:30 pm – End of day

A few days before the field portion of the course there will be a reminder email sent out to go over the days plan, the gear to remember and general logistics.

  • Intermediate or higher sledding ability is required which translates to being able to ride in open untouched powder fields without a guaranteed stuck. The day involves riding on logging roads until we reach the alpine and for the most part are staying close to groomed trails.

    Required Gear:

    -Transceiver, Avalanche Probe and Avalanche Shovel.

    -Snowmobile and all necessary PPE (helmet DOT certified, gloves, waterproof gear).

    • Course material (decision-making handbook)

    • Access to the online course material

    • Professional instruction by CAA members and CSGA certified guides

    • Lunch

    • Sled

    • Avalanche Rescue Equipment (Transceiver, Probe and Shovel)