Organizer: Girth Hitch Guiding

If you missed the last one, your a new learner or need brush up on your skills of awareness.

2 days 280 per person certificate for completion of ast1

https://calendly.com/booking-206/ast-1

Activity Type: Backcountry Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Day Hiking, Drytooling, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, Overnight Backpacking, Rock Climbing, Scrambling, Ski Mountaineering, Snowshoeing

Difficulty Rating: Beginner, Intermediate, Difficult

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive ready to be in class and outdoors with all of your course equipment.

0830-1630 at the Nordegg Hostel

Day 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: warm clothes, water and food. field day= snow shoes or touring skis, beacon, shovel and probe.

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.