AST 2 - Lake Louise & Rogers Pass

Lake Louise & Rogers Pass are in the Heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. These are both excellent locations for the Avalanche Safety Training level 2. With a variety of snowpack structure and terrain that is crucial for advanced avalanche training in the mountains, the group will plan to spend at least one day in Rogers pass and two days in the Lake Louise area. These 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.

You can expect a 4 day program, which will begin pre morning till group debrief in the evening which may take us till 9:00pm. This course requires previous touring experience and up to date avalanche safety skills.

If you are unsure if you are ready contact us at info@alpineairadventures.com or sign up for an AST 1 course.

Alpine Air Adventures is a full service guiding company; the guides have a massive amount of experience in all terrain. Skiing, splitboarding, ice climbing, summer scrambling or mountaineering, we have the wealth of knowledge which will help you with crucial decision making on your mountain journey ahead.

The classroom Session is on Thursday starting at 09:00 am and will finish approx 3/4pm, it will be via ZOOM. A detailed course package will be emailed 3 days prior to course commencement.

The field days will be from Friday to Sunday at Lake Lousie or Rodgers Pass. In some cases due to conditions the field day location may change, this will be discussed in class.

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

All AST 2 Participants receive Avalanche Canada Curriculum and professional field book for field notes and weather observations.

Students must have ski touring or splitboard equipment for the field day. All avalanche safety equipment, shovel, probe and transceivers are included in the cost if needed.

All instructors are certified by the Canadian Avalanche Association and the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and or the IFMGA

Maximum 8 students: 1 instructor on the field day.

AAA is a full service guiding company, employing ACMG/IFMGA guides who are certified to work in any terrain or discipline in Canada and globally.

The classroom day one will involve reviewing past knowledge and preparing for the new aspects to learn in the field days ahead.

*Please bring any gear you own and have questions about to the class room session

Field days are spent putting newly learnt skills and previous knowledge to the test:

• • 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.