Intro Ski Touring and AST Level 1 (Avalanche Safety Training) – North Vancouver and Whistler
Looking to get into backcountry skiing or split-boarding this season? Or maybe you’ve already got a few trips under your belt and want to further develop your skills. This is THE course for you.
The course combines our popular introduction to ski touring and AST 1 certification. The AST 1 component is based on the world leading curriculum developed by Avalanche Canada. Through out the course we focus on practical application of AST course content for ski touring. Our goal is to set you up with a solid foundation of avalanche knowledge, tools, and the ability to pull it all together make make smart decisions in the backcountry!
Who’s it for?
- New backcountry skiers and splitboarders (No prior touring experience is required)
- Can ski or ride a blue run inbounds confidently
- Fitness for up to 2-3 hours of travel per day
What you’ll learn:
AST 1 Component:
- Avalanche theory
- Companion Rescue
- Human Factors
- Terrain Identification
- Avalanche Danger Ratings
- Snowpack Analysis
Ski Touring Component:
- Equipment Selection and Usage
- Trip planning
- Safe Terrain Usage
- Efficient Uphill Track Setting
- Modern Navigation
- Weather Tools
Itinerary:
- Online Course: 4-6 hour online avalanche theory course. Complete at your own pace during the week prior to field session.
- Online Meeting: 7PM on evening before field day
- Field Day 1 North Vancouver: 7AM – 3PM Mount Seymour Park. See below regarding our passenger shuttle van.
- Field Day 2 Whistler/Blackcomb: 8AM – 4PM
BC Ski Guides is stoked to be operating our new commercial passenger van for the 2021/22 season for trips to local North Vancouver parks. In recent years, the North Shore mountain parks have seen huge increase in the number of users and resulting pressure on limited parking spaces. Our shuttle van enables us help out by minimizing our impact on other local park users and has environmental benefits which we love! Please plan to meet our van at Parkgate Village at the base of Mount Seymour at 0630AM and depart shortly afterwards at 0700AM. More information including van COVID protocols will be provided during the online meeting the evening prior to your field day.
Why take a course with us? We are a small dedicated group of professional guides and instructors. Our core mission is to develop backcountry ski culture on the North Shore. We view taking the course as your gateway into a lifetime of backcountry skiing!
Scheduled Courses – 2021/2022 Season
November 20 & 21, 2021 |
Saturday & Sunday |
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$349 CAD |
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November 25 & 26, 2021 |
Thursday & Friday |
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$329 CAD |
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November 27 & 28, 2021 |
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$349 CAD |
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December 2 & 3, 2021 |
Thursday & Friday |
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$329 CAD |
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December 4 & 5, 2021 |
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$349 CAD |
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December 9 & 10, 2021 |
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$329 CAD |
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December 11 & 12, 2021 |
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$349 CAD |
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December 16 & 17, 2021 |
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$329 CAD |
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December 18 & 19, 2021 |
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$349 CAD |
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December 22 & 23, 2021 |
Wednesday & Thursday |
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$329 CAD |
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December 29 & 30, 2021 |
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$329 CAD |
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January 1 & 2, 2022 |
Saturday & Sunday |
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$349 CAD |
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January 6 & 7, 2022 |
Thursday & Friday |
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$329 CAD |
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January 8 & 9, 2022 |
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$349 CAD |
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January 13 & 14, 2022 |
Thursday & Friday |
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$329 CAD |
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January 15 & 16, 2022 |
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$349 CAD |
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January 20 & 21, 2022 |
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$329 CAD |
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January 22 & 23, 2022 |
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$349 CAD |
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January 27 & 28, 2022 |
Thursday & Friday |
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$329 CAD |
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January 29 & 30, 2022 |
Saturday & Sunday |
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$349 CAD |
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February 3 & 4, 2022 |
Thursday & Friday |
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$329 CAD |
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February 5 & 6, 2022 |
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$349 CAD |
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February 10 & 11, 2022 |
Thursday & Friday |
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$329 CAD |
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February 12 & 13, 2022 |
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$349 CAD |
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February 17 & 18, 2022 |
Thursday & Friday |
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$329 CAD |
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February 19 & 20, 2022 |
Saturday & Sunday |
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$349 CAD |
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February 24 & 25, 2022 |
Thursday & Friday |
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$329 CAD |
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February 26 & 27, 2022 |
Saturday & Sunday |
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$349 CAD |
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Important: You will be required to sign a waiver at the beginning of your course or guided trip. Please ensure you have read and understood the waiver prior to the course start date.
Avalanche Course Waiver: AvalancheCanadaWaiver2019.pdf
INCLUDED |
Small group size |
CAA Instructor or ACMG Guide |
“Backcountry Avalanche Awareness” Book |
Avaluator V.2 Manual and decision making card |
Course student handouts and reference materials |
50% off refresher Companion Rescue Skills courses |
Access to our guides and instructors for post course questions! |
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NOT INCLUDED |
Lunch |
Avalanche Equipment (Available for rent from us) |
Transportation |
Backcountry lift ticket for Day 2 |
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