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Avalanche Long Weekends


Designed for people who want increase their knowledge about avalanche safety, this intensive three-day course builds on the Introduction to Avalanche Safety and teaches practical hazard management skills. Full-day tours are supplemented by morning and evening lectures. Strong intermediate skiing or riding skills are a must, as the course is primarily in a backcountry setting. Combined with the introductory course, this course covers the Canadian Avalanche Association AST Level 2 curriculum.

 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Avalanche Safety (AST1)