Organizer: Girth Hitch Guiding, John killan
TAGS to use to the left:
Activity Type: Training
Difficulty Rating: Beginner, Intermediate, Difficult
Itinerary:
280 dollars a person registration can be made through girth hitch guiding https://calendly.com/booking-206/ast-1-master-clone?month=2022-11
Part 1: In Person Course
Arrive ready to be in class and outdoors with all of your course equipment.
0830-1630 at the Nordegg Hostel
Part 2: Field Day
Travel/Location Details: Course will be based out of the Nordegg Hostel. Accommodation is NOT provided. Travel is done personally, but we recommend you carpool on the field day
***Be prepared to drive 300km round trip (on mountain roads in winter conditions) from Nordegg on the field day***
Course Summary:
Weather and public avalanche bulletin discussion
Avaluator™
Field observations (Wind, Precipitation, Temperature)
Transceivers and companion rescue practice
Managing and reducing risk in avalanche terrain
Route selection, track setting and terrain recognition
Group rescue scenario – response and priorities
AST 1 certificate presentation
Prerequisites / Courses Required: None
Required items to bring:
Any items need and you don't have can be rented at trailhead climbing and fitness or through girth hitch guiding
Backcountry skis or split-board (with skins) or Snowshoes
Ski poles (even if on snowshoes)
Ski boots
Daypack (large enough for spare clothes, lunch & equipment, 30 litre minimum recommended)
Sunglasses and/or ski goggles
Thermos and/or water bottle (1 – 2 Liters)
Lunch, snacks including lots of calories and high fat foods
Sunscreen
Headlamp
Long underwear top and bottoms (heavyweight synthetic or wool)
Socks (synthetic/wool blend)
Softshell pants and jacket
Midweight synthetic or down jacket
Waterproof hardshell jacket with hood
Waterproof mountaineering gloves (at least two pairs)
Warm hat
As per club guidelines, participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations and transportation.
Please refer to the GMMC Policies regarding Animals, Carpooling, Accommodation, and Cancellation.
