Is this AST 2 Course for you?

This AST 2 course based in Revelstoke has been designed for ski tourers/splitboarders who like to ski a lot. The Prerequisites are therefore a bit more stringent than your average AST 2, which will allow us to access more interesting terrain in Rogers Pass. As the students, you will be planning the trips, breaking trail, and leading us downhill. All this will be under the supervision and guidance of your instructor.

Objectives on "High" avalanche danger days often involve avoiding all avalanche slopes at destinations such as Fuzzy Knob. On "Low" avalanche danger days, almost anything is possible..... In the past we have even skied the North Face of Mt Green with a fit and competant group. The objectives on your course will depend on the conditions and group fitness/ski ability level. We won't push you to do anything you're uncomfortable with, and we won't let you go anywhere we feel uncomfortable with.

Will you learn more in the the CAA Level 1 Operations course  or the AST 2?

Unless you're planning on working in the avalanche industry, we recommend the AST 2 course. We will spend the majority of the course learning practical skills and making decisions as we ski. In the CAA Ops 1 Course, a significant portion of the course is spent in the classroom learning the correct terminology and abbreviations to record data. After the AST 2, you will have more skills and experience with trip planning and decision making to carry out your own trips in the mountains.

If you've completed an AST 2 in the past and are thinking about refreshing or furthering your learning, please check out the Advanced Avalanche Course (like an AST 3).

AST 2 Instructors

This course will be taught by Alex Geary or Madeleine Martin-Preney.  We are both CAA Avalanche Professionals and certified ACMG Ski Guides. We have both been living in Revelstoke since 2010.