Information for AST 1 students

LOCATION :

230 1re Avenue Ouest, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QC G4V 1E2

SCHEDULE :

Day 1: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,

Day 2: 8.30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Out of respect for all participants, please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the course . Schedule changes may be made at the discretion of the instructor. If so, you will be notified 24 hours in advance.

EMERGENCY: For any eventuality, you can contact our team at 418-763-3333

OBJECTIVES:

This 2-day course aims to provide students with an entry-level decision-making framework that can be applied pre-travel and in the field to increase safety margins and maximize enjoyment.

PLANNING:

Day 1 : Most of the training will take place in class, bring comfortable clothes for the interior, you will also go outside.
Day 2 : You will spend the majority of the day outdoors in the mountains to familiarize yourself with avalanche safety equipment and some search and rescue techniques.

EQUIPMENT INCLUDED:

Avalanche safety equipment such as DVA, shovel and probe will be loaned to you for the duration of the course. Any loss or damage will require replacement, at your expense.
All class material (book, leaflets, sheets) will be given to you on the first day of training.

EQUIPMENT NOT INCLUDED:

You must provide a lunch for the 2 days
Bring a pen, notebook and a computer or telephone to share information with you.
Bring your backcountry ski/splitboard/snowshoe equipment for trips on the second day. If you don't have one, we offer rental. Here is our Personal Equipment List reminder.

CERTIFICATION:

At the end of the course, you will receive a CSA 1 certificate of achievement issued by Ski Chic-Chocs and approved by Avalanche Canada. This is recognized across Canada.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK FORM:

Mandatory to read and understand before the formation.

Participants of legal age:

Please note that we will complete the forms together on the first day Ski Chic-Chocs Form | Avalanche Canada Form for major participant. Do not complete prior to training.

Minor participants:

Please note that if the participant is a minor, the Ski Chic-Chocs Form and Avalanche Canada Form for minor must be completed by a parent/guardian and printed BEFORE the first day of training.

DOCUMENTATION:

Here is a link to download the Avalanche Safety Course Manual to properly prepare for the course: