AST 2 Whistler Backcountry Hut

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Avalanche Skills Training AST 2 Course – Whistler Backcountry Hut (Kees and Clair) 4 Day Course

The AST 2 course is for backcountry skiers and snowboarders looking get into bigger and more complex mountain terrain. The course provides deep understanding of avalanche rescue, avalanche forecasting, terrain usage, and snow science. The focus is on developing the skills to evaluate terrain and select appropriate ski lines based on the current conditions.

Staying in the Kees and Clair hut in the Whistler backcountry provides an immersive learning environment.

Who’s it for?

• Backcountry skiers and split-boarders
• AST 1 Certification or equivalent experience
• 1 Season of backcountry experience (15-20 Days)
• Advanced Ski or Snowboarding Skills (Black Diamond Inbounds)
• Moderate fitness for a full day in the mountains (1000m+ elevation gain)

Course content:

• AST 1 Review (4 hour online pre-course)
• Companion rescue techniques
• Snow science
• Route planning
• Weather observations and forecasts
• Avalanche forecasting
• Experience based decision making
• Human factors and biases
• Terrain usage

BC Ski Guides is a licensed provider of Avalanche Canada AST courses.

Important: You will be required to sign a paper RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT at the commencement of the course.

I have read and agree with the RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

Feb 14-17 (Friday to Monday – Family Day Weekend), 2025

$1159 CAD

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Private courses available on demand. Please contact us to book your course.

 

INCLUDED	4 Field Days CAA Avalanche Professional Instructor AST 2 Course Materials Online precourse (Do at your own pace prior to day 1) Pre-Course Consultation
NOT INCLUDED	Meals Backcountry Lift ticket for Whistler/Blackcomb field days ($59) Accommodation Transportation Ski Touring or Splitboarding Equipment Avalanche Safety Gear (We have available for rental) Snow study kit