Information for AST 1 students
LOCATION :
230 1re Avenue Ouest, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QC G4V 1E2
SCHEDULE :
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:
- French: Manuel du cours de sécurité en avalanche
- English: Avalanche skills training book
You can also consult the Avalanche Canada Tutorial :
- in French https://avysavvy.avalanche.ca/fr-ca
- in English https://avysavvy.avalanche.ca/en-ca
RELEVANT LINKS:
Avalanche centers
- Avalanche Canada
- Avalanche Quebec
- American Avalanche Association
- Mountain Conditions Report: Latest Reports
- Utah Avalanche Center: Home
- MWAC – Mount Washington Avalanche Center
- Switzerland - Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF)
- Chic Chocs avalanche bulletin and Chic Chocs webcam
- Mountain information network - Avalanche Canada
Articles & case studies
- Incident report Avalanche Quebec - February 8, 2019
- Tunnel Creek
- Skier Survives 4 meter Avalanche Burial
- The Avalanche Hour Podcast
- DVA Review: https://beaconreviews.com/index.php
- Wild snow - equipment info
- Gaia GPS App and Caltopo
Weather report
- Mountain forecast Mont Jacques Cartier
- Spot weather
- Environment Canada - Gaspésie Park
- Weather Radar Environment Canada a
- Climate Atlas of Quebec
- Windy wind forecast
- Weather information platform Toutoumeteo.ca
First aid