Archived trip from old website run by Taya Fabijanic

This year the ANUMC is offering massive subsidies off the course, bringing the price down to $80 for students and $120 for non-students. I've scheduled the course just in time for backcountry skiing/ snowboarding and showshoeing season this year, so you can apply your newly learned skills when it may count. 



YOU MUST BE SIGNED UP TO THE TRIP CALENDAR AND THE SNOWSAFETY WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED AS ENROLLED IN THE COURSE.



COURSE DESCRIPTION:



Do you venture out of bounds, off the trails or into the backcountry? An AST 1 course is your place to start. 

It is a must for everyone recreating in the backcountry or slackcountry.









Avalanche Canada sets the global standard for providing avalanche awareness programs.  The Avalanche Canada Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 (AST1) Course will provide an entry-level decision-making framework that is based on the most advanced knowledge available. It is suitable for use by people with little experience in entering the side/backcountry.

In addition, the course will:

  • Provide the prerequisite knowledge required for further avalanche training.

  • Introduce and promote the Avalanche Skills Training Level 2 Course as the logical next step for gaining intermediate-level decision-making skills.


Objectives

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

  • Understand the basics of avalanche formation and release.

  • Identify avalanche terrain.

  • Know the steps required to plan and carry out a trip.

  • Use the Avaluator™ as a decision-making tool in areas where trips are rated using the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) and where Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins are available.

  • Find resources for obtaining ATES terrain ratings if their trip is not rated.

  • Find resources for obtaining Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins if these are not available.

  • Use appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain.

  • Carry out a companion rescue.

  • Understand the limits of their training.





The AST 1 training is also for APSI instructors looking to acquire their ISIA stamp, increasing employment opportunity internationally.



Cost:   $200.00 ANU Student Price [NOT COUNTING ANUMC DISCOUNT]

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Rental gear prices:

Avi Pack (include Backpack, Shovel, Probe and Beacon)  $50

Snow Shoes + Poles  $30

Touring skis/Splitboards - we can point you in the right

direction for hire of these - just ask



Locations 

Courses are based out of :

​Jindabyne, NSW, Australia.



Includes: 

Textbook, CAC Avaluator, two full days of instruction (one day indoors & one day in the field)

Bring:  

Boots, Alpine touring skis / Splitboard with skins / Snowboard with Snowshoes*, Adjustable poles, Backpack with Shovel, Probe and Avalanche Transceiver*, winter clothing for all conditions, warm hat, gloves, goggles, sunnies, sunscreen, water, lunch & snacks.​



 


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* These can be hired from the club at a first come, first serve basis, failing that, Rhythm Sport and the course provider. 



ANUMC SUBSIDY:



The first 16 people registered AND paid for this course will receive a subsidy from ANUMC: Final cost is $80 for students and $120 for non-students.  



If you would like to register for the course you need to:



a) Register here as a trip participant - Please identify yourself as a student or a non-student and please tell me how you will contribute back to the club with this training. This is a condition of receiving the ANUMC course subsidy.



b) Register and pay $200 with the course provider: http://www.snowsafety.com.au/avalanche-safety-training-level-1-ANU.html



c) obtain your reimbursement from ANUMC Treasurer Steve Hare - stevenmhare@gmail.com. 



LOCATION AND LOGISTICS:



This Course requires you to be in Jindabyne/ Snow Mountains area over the weekend. I am assuming there will be sufficient cars to take people to key locations and this will be confirmed during the pre-trip meeting. 




Leave Canberra in morning for 8:30am arrival at Jindabyne for classroom lesson; dinner at Jinadabyne; camp at Island Bend at night, travel to probably Guthega for day 2 lesson.

  • Trip category
    General
  • Date and Time
    Saturday, 08 September 2018 — Sunday, 09 September 2018 · 09:00 AM — 05:00 PM
  • Estimated Costs
    None
  • Capacity
    Open
  • Trip Status
    Approved
Registrations are closed for this trip.