Curriculum
The AST 1 Refresher is a one-day, field-based course for anyone who has previously completed an AST 1 and wants to refresh their avalanche knowledge and practical skills.
Spend a day in the mountains revisiting the fundamentals of avalanche safety, practicing companion rescue and working through current Avalanche Canada tools, resources and educational updates.
Whether it’s been a few seasons since your AST 1, you want to rebuild confidence before getting back into the backcountry, or you simply want a focused day of practical avalanche training, this course is a useful way to keep your skills current.
What you’ll work on
- Refresh the core AST 1 curriculum and key avalanche safety concepts
- Practice companion rescue skills and transceiver, probe and shovel techniques
- Review current avalanche safety practices, tools and educational updates
- Learn how to use new Avalanche Canada resources and materials
- Apply your knowledge through practical, field-based exercises
The emphasis is on getting outside, practicing your skills and leaving with greater confidence in your ability to make informed decisions in avalanche terrain.
