With the increased use of snowmobiles in our local area, we are dedicated to providing a starting point for safety and education to those users who are going to travel in avalanche terrain. The AST 1 is also a prerequisite for those who want to go on to do the Avalanche Operations Level 1 – Snowmobile Course with the Canadian Avalanche Association. We have easy access to alpine bowls and BC’s finest snowmobile playground which allows us more time to learn about our surroundings and the power of the mountain! All our instructors have many years of experience guiding snowmobile trips and exploring in the south coast, which means you should only have to dig his sled out as much as he does for you!

Ride your own snowmobile (must be in good running order), rent one of our Bombardier snowmobiles( conditions permitting). Machines are available on first come first serve basis, please book in advance.
· Rental rate is $350/day including fuel, helmet, goggles, gloves, pants, jackets, boots
· Damage deposit is required, and damages are the riders responsibility
· Must be 16 and have a valid driver’s license in your country of origin
· Experience is required, with no experience add on a Safe Rider snowmobile program to build snowmobile experience and riding skills
· Each participant must have a transceiver, probe, shovel and backpack (rental available as a package or individual, limited supplies please book in advance), plus outdoor gear, food, water
· Gear list available

Course includes the following:
· 2.5 days of instruction both in classroom and in the field
· Power point, slide show and introduction to the Avaluator, terrain and weather assessment, rescue skills and equipment.
· Snowmobiling and avalanche safety, trip planning, human factors and decision making skills


AST 1 ski/board $210 plus transport plus 12% HST
Snowcat costs - $110 for 2 days plus 12% HST (comparable to 2 days BC lift tickets)

As more and more people travel into avalanche terrain, the numbers of casualties have been climbing annually. Start now to get the proper information to help keep you safe this winter. These courses are designed to build your knowledge and skill set to allow you to play “safer” and enjoy your surroundings. The AST 1 is also a prerequisite for those who want to go on to do the Avalanche Operations Level 1 – Ski Course with the Canadian Avalanche Association.

Travel via snowcat at the start of your day to access some amazing terrain on Sproatt Mtn. Once you are dropped off at the top of the Staircase, strap on your skins, snowshoes, or other mode of transport and begin learning from our professional instructor how to self propel yourself in the winter. All our instructors have many years of experience guiding, teaching and exploring in the south coast, as well as the great ranges of BC and beyond. Skiers and snowboarders alike will have an amazing time learning and descending some fantastic terrain.

· Each participant must have a transceiver, probe, shovel and backpack (rental available as a package or individual, limited supplies please book in advance), plus outdoor gear, food, water
· Must be an intermediate skier or snowboarder, have backcountry travel equipment (skins, bindings, split board, snowshoes)
· Be physically capable of consecutive days of travel in winter conditions

Course includes the following:
· 2.5 days of instruction both in classroom and in the field
· Power point, slide show and introduction to the Avaluator, terrain and weather assessment, rescue skills and equipment.
· Backcountry ski/boarding and avalanche safety, efficient travel techniques, trip planning, human factors and decision making skills