The Avalanche Skills Training Level 2 course is designed for the serious and experienced winter backcountry user. This course expands on the theories and principles established at the AST 1+ level course or those who already have a solid understanding of snow avalanche principles. The program incorporates extensive practical field sessions in real avalanche terrain […]

Self-organized Avalanche Skills Training AST2 Course in Whistler & Duffey Lake. Course includes a comprehensive review of AST1 material. Focus is on AST2 material and extensive backcountry field travel. Taught by ACMG guide and NSR avalanche forecaster. Signup online using promo code ACCBCMC2018 for 20% discount. Code is valid for all our courses and guided […]

Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 PLUS course taught by local North Shore Rescue avalanche forecaster. Don’t miss this opportunity to develop your backcountry skills. 20% discount available for ACC Members with discount code ACCBCMC2018. Code is good for all of our AST1, AST2, and guided ski trips (spearhead,mcbride,etc). Course description and online signup here: http://www.bcskiguides.com/tours/avalanche-skills- […]

Beacon practice on Mount Seymour. We will meet at Park Gate parking lot close to the A&W at 6:3o to organize everything, and then head up to the resport parking lot and ready by 7. Find a location to run a few beacon practice scenarios.

Avalanche Skills Practice: Companion Rescue We will meet at the far side of the parking lot at Mount Seymour and either hike or ski tour up to a flat area near Brockton Point where we can practice companion rescue. Agenda 1. Single Burial Scenario 2. Multiple Burial Scenario 3. Multiple Burial in close proximity scenario […]