Avalanche Skills Training

Canadian Avalanche Center
Standards and Materials


Avalanche Skills Training - AST
(Formally known as Recreational Avalanche Courses or RAC)

2 Full Field Days + 2 Classroom sessions
Formation and Nature of Avalanches
Avalanche Terrain
Factors Affecting Snow Stability
Mountain Snowpack Properties
Winter Backcountry Travel
Assessing Avalanche Danger
Avalanche Rescue
$159 per person
6 Students Minimum - 8 Students Maximum
CAC Manual included

Course Dates
December 12-14
December 27-29
January 13-15
January 23-25
February 12-14
February 22-24
March 13-15

Contact the Guides Hut in Fernie (250) 243-3650 or Mountain Pursuits (250) 423-3701 to sign up today!