AST2 Mar 16-20 YUZAWA

Our AST2 is carefully designed as a comprehensive knowledge, skills & experiential course that engages our students to learn in detail all factors of daily BC touring in avalanche terrain. From trip planning, observational information, in-field testing, terrain navigation, decision making, advanced search+rescue skills and ever important – the human factor. Advance your backcountry skills, safety and group leadership in every way while you partake in this customised in-depth 4 day avalanche training. There will be a mix of theory and field training combined with tours throughout the 4 days, the areas to tour will be decided prior to each day.

Meeting Location: Yuzawa Nakazato ( Touring in Minakami & Tanegawa area )
Schedule (varies each day): Meeting at 08:30 to approx 16:30 each day // times will vary based on weather and touring plan // for example some days may expect to start 07:30 and others may run later to 17:30 . These changes will be advised the day prior to make the most of the time!
Prepare: Come with all of your usual backcountry kit for everyday including lunch / snacks / drinks

Details: AST2 Mar 16-20 YUZAWA
AST1 is an introductory step to give a wide portion of knowledge and awareness across many avalanche related factors in the shorter 2 days (+ online) training.