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BOOK AST 1

AVALANCHE TRAINING.

BACKCOUNTRY GUIDING.

Real terrain. Real knowledge. Real experience.
AST 1 COURSES
SLED GUIDING

BC INTERIOR · EST. 2011

SLED GUIDING

SELECT YOUR PASSION

AST 1

SKI / BOARD

$375.00 / PERSON

2-Day Avalanche Skills Training for skiers, snowboarders and backcountry travellers.

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AST 1

SLED

$375.00 / PERSON

2-Day Avalanche Skills Training designed for snowmobilers and motorized backcountry users.

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GUIDING

SLED GUIDING

$495 / DAY

Local knowledge. Great terrain. A day built around your group.

BOOKING YOUR AST 1 IS EASY

01

SELECT COURSE

Choose between Ski/Board or Sled AST 1 training based on your backcountry travel style.

02

SELECT DATE

Review our current course calendar to find the weekend that works best for your schedule.

03

COMPLETE WAIVER

Every participant must complete the Avaware liability waiver before registration is finalized.

04

CONFIRM PAYMENT

Secure your spot by paying $367.50 via credit card or e-transfer to complete registration.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

AVALANCHE CONDITIONS
TERRAIN ASSESSMENT
TRIP PLANNING
COMPANION RESCUE
SNOW + WEATHER
DECISION MAKING
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SLED GUIDING

$495 / DAY

First two riders. $50 each additional rider. Local knowledge. Great terrain. A day built around your group.

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INDUSTRY AST 1

TRAINING FOR YOUR TEAM

Need avalanche training for employees, staff, or an organization? Avaware can arrange AST 1 training around your group's requirements and schedule.

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BRADLEY ATKINS

OWNER · INSTRUCTOR · GUIDE

Brad founded Avaware in 2011 after making BC's Interior home and building his life around the mountains. Today, Avaware provides practical avalanche training and CMBGA-certified backcountry guiding for people who want to get out there—and make better decisions when they do. With over a decade of experience, Brad brings a direct and authoritative approach to safety, ensuring that every participant leaves with the confidence to navigate the backcountry with precision and peace of mind.

BETTER DECISIONS. BIGGER DAYS.

Build the skills. Get into the backcountry.
AST 1 COURSES
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Sled Guiding
Industry Training
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