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Large Avalanche on a Peak
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AST 2 - Lake Louise & Rogers Pass

Moderate
Hard

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The Course:

 

Lake Louise & Rogers Pass are in the Heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. These are both excellent locations for the AST level 2. With a variety of snowpack structure and terrain that is crucial for advanced avalanche training in the mountains. The group will spend Day one in Lake Louise, Days 2 & 3 in Rogers pass and Day 4 in the Lake Louise area. These final logistics may change depending on weather and avalanche conditions.

 

Leading up to the course, the AAA guides will be in touch to engage the pre-trip planning for field days and to begin the forecasting process. Throughout any winter, this is an ongoing process that not only requires due diligence with note taking but also keeping an intuitive approach in regards to who you are traveling with and the mountains you want to ride.

 

A detailed course package will be emailed 3 days prior to course commencement.

 

Pre-Course Reading:

 

All AST 2 Participants receive Avalanche Canada Curriculum and professional field book for field notes and weather observations. A PowerPoint will be sent to participants in the final logistics email which must be read before joining the course.

 

The Schedule:

 

Field days are spent putting newly learnt skills and previous knowledge to the test, be prepared to lead the group in the field and during AM/PM meetings. 

 

    • Companion Rescue
    • Deep burials, multiple burial scenarios
    • Leading a group up & down in challenging and complex avalanche terrain
    • Risk tolerance and decision making model
    • Snowpack analysis using a variety of online and onsite tools
    • Understanding online weather products and changing mountain weather.
    • Group decision making
    • You will receive a comprehensive pre course information package
    • Final logistics email will be sent to the group 3 days before course start date

Day 1: 8:30am meet in Lake Louise ready for a day tour. Travel to Golden for the night, discuss day 2 logistics.

 

Day 2: Rogers Pass ski tour, Golden base evening meeting to discuss day 3 logistics.

 

Day 3: Rogers Pass ski tour, Golden base evening meeting to discuss day 3 logistics.

 

Day 4: Yoho or Lake Louise tour. Course wrap up & debrief

 

Private dates are available if you have a group of friends organized, contact the AAA office to discuss details.

 

*If you have an exceptional experience and would like to leave a tip for your guide, 10-15% is a customary amount. You can pay with cash or contact the AAA office directly to arrange.

 

 

$679.99

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Avalanche Canada Curriculum
  • Pre course support
  • Canadian Avalanche Association Professional field book
  • ACMG / IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide
  • CAA Professional member Certified instructors

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

  • Accommodations
  • Transportation
  • Avalanche safety equipment, can be rented for $25.00/ day/ person

GEAR LIST

  • Telemark or Alpine Touring skis with climbing skins OR Splitboard
  • Warm, sturdy ski or snowboard boots
  • Avalanche Transceiver, shovel & probe
  • Layered, snow shedding clothing for snow, wind & cold
  • Layered underclothing
  • Day pack, 40 L
  • Extra warm clothing (for standing around in the snow)
  • Sunglasses and goggles
  • Sun / snow hat
  • Extra gloves / mitts
  • Water bottle or thermos.
  • Lunches for each day

  • Avalanche Canada Curriculum
  • Pre course support
  • Canadian Avalanche Association Professional field book
  • ACMG / IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide
  • CAA Professional member Certified instructors

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