Avalanche Courses

Avalanche Safety Training (AST 1) in Revelstoke. This is a vital first step in backcountry avalanche terrain exploration. Nationally-standardized curriculum by Avalanche Canada. Interactive classroom day and 8-hour field trip.

Avalanche Safety Training 2 (AST 2) in Revelstoke. A vital first step in backcountry avalanche terrain exploration. Nationally-standardized curriculum by Avalanche Canada. Interactive classroom day and 8-hour field trip.

Join the Mountain Addicts for the Managing Avalanche Terrain (MAT) course in Fernie. Grab your skins and get touring with an ACMG Ski Guide.

Join the Mountain Addicts for an AST 2 course in Fernie this winter. Our ACMG Ski Guides want to help you gain mountain travel independence.

Be a good partner and solidify your companion rescue skills. This 1 day Avalanche Rescue Skills Refresher course is the perfect way to brush up on the rescue skills learned in previous courses.

The AST 2 curriculum, developed by Avalanche Canada, will build on skills learned in the AST 1 course. This course includes self-directed online learning, followed by 4 days and 3 nights at the McDermott hut, where participants will receive coaching on trip planning, navigating, track setting, and more.

The AST 1 course in Fernie is the essential first step for those traveling in avalanche terrain. This 2 day program includes 1 classroom day and 1 day of field learning.

The AST 1 course in Revelstoke is an introductory training course for anyone skiing in the backcountry. Join our ACMG ski guides for 2.5 days of classroom and field-day learning.