Lesson series

AST-1 PLUS Course

The complete Avalanche Skills Training course

What's included?

  • Pre-reading assignments
  • Short self-assessment tools
  • Interactive Videos
  • Live lectures
  • Pre-trip logistics and prep

AST-1+ online Class sessions

Prepare for the AST-1+ Practical on-snow field sessions. You will learn skills, techniques and strategies to prepare for heading out in to the mountains

Field trip preparation

You will be able to access all of the pre-trip details and logistics for your course here as well
instructors

Canada West Team

Canada West Mountain School AST courses are taught by our Team of professional Instructors, Guides and Educators

The online portion of our AST-1 course is developed and conducted by Brent Hillier. Brent is one of our Senior AST instructors and has taught more than 100 AST-1 courses over the past 10 years.
Brent Hillier - AST-1 Online course Instructor