BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AVAWARE - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://avaware.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AVAWARE REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260307T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T061630 CREATED:20260224T223116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T070917Z UID:1642-1772872200-1772989200@avaware.ca SUMMARY:Silver Star AST 1 course DESCRIPTION:2 Day Avalanche Safety Training Level 1 for backcountry touring. \n\n\n\nDay 1  8:30am – 4:00pm – Indoor theory day in Vernon. Day 2  7:30am – 4:00pm – Field Day on Mtn. @ Silver Star. (Lift tickets not included in price) \n\n\n\nThis 2 day course is your ticket to winter fun & adventure in the backcountry.  It’s perfect for those interested in learning more about backcountry safety\, ski/boarding in avalanche terrain\, terrain assessment and snowpack evaluation. \n\n\n\nRequired course equipment:-Digital 3 antenna transceiver\, shovel and probe. *Rentals available.-Airbags are not mandatory but encouraged.-Alpine Skis or Snowboard \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Release of Liability Waiver\n Please read the Release of Liability Waiver carefully prior to completing registration and Click “Submit”. \nYou can find it in the drop down menu at the top of the page.\nPaper copies will be provided in class. All Students are required to fill out and sign a paper copy on day one. All participants under the age of 19 will require signature from parent or legal gardian. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Course Registration\n \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Contact InformationName*Each participant must fill out separate form for each transaction. i.e. if you are signing up 3 people please do 3 separate form and 3 transactions. Thank you Phone*Email*Course InformationPreferred course date?*Training Type*—AST 1 Ski / SnowboardAST 1 MechanizedAST 1 SnowshoeCompanion Rescue Skills**course rates do not include lift tickets or trail passes for the field day**Which way do you prefer your POW?*\n \n \n Skiing / Ski Touring\n \n \n \n Snowboarding / Split Boarding\n \n \n \n Sledding / Snowmobiler\n \n \n \n Snowshoes / Slow Shoes\n \n \n \n \n All courses are different based on your method of transportation. Ski and Board courses are typical held in bounds at Silver Star or Big White\, with touring options available. While Sled courses are held in the backcountry usually in a BCSF club.Describe your snow sport experience and ability.*Tell us how you like to Shred. Just like in the backcountry\, we are only as strong as our weakest riders. Time to speak up\, as we call it. Time to brag or just be you. NO judging no one is turned away. We just want you in a course that is right for YOU. Will you be using Personal\, Rented or Borrowed avalanche gear for the course?*\n \n Personal gear\n \n \n Rented\n \n \n Borrowed\n A three antenna Digital Transceiver\, a 270cm probe minimum\, and a sturdy collapsable aluminium shovel is the industry standard. Airbags are not mandatory but encouraged. All Sledding and Touring groups going into the backcountry (non ski hill) will be held to this standard.Is this the first time you'll be using any of your equipment?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Emergency Contact Name and Number*Do you have any chronic disability or illness (ie. heart condition\, epilepsy\, asthma\, etc.)?*Any allergies and their severity (and measures to take in case of a reaction)?*Any conditions which may prevent full participation in the course?*Payment Options*Credit CardE-transfer to brad@avaware.caCashChequeREFUND POLICY\nThank you for your registration.\nWe’re stoked that you’ve chosen Avaware for your backcountry and avalanche skills training.\nIf you have further questions please phone 250-540-6496 or email brad@avaware.ca\n\nCancellation policy\nCancellations made 30 days prior to course\, we are happy to issue a full refund minus a $25 admin fee.\nCancellations made >14 days prior to course\, we are happy to issue a 50% refund.\nCancellations made within URL:https://avaware.ca/course/silver-star-ast-1-course-5/ CATEGORIES:AST 1 - Skiing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260103T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260104T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T061630 CREATED:20251130T202939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T202942Z UID:1564-1767429000-1767546000@avaware.ca SUMMARY:Silver Star AST 1 course DESCRIPTION:2 Day Avalanche Safety Training Level 1 for backcountry touring. \n\n\n\nDay 1  8:30am – 4:00pm – Indoor theory day in Vernon. Day 2  7:30am – 4:00pm – Field Day on Mtn. @ Silver Star. (Lift tickets not included in price) \n\n\n\nThis 2 day course is your ticket to winter fun & adventure in the backcountry.  It’s perfect for those interested in learning more about backcountry safety\, ski/boarding in avalanche terrain\, terrain assessment and snowpack evaluation. \n\n\n\nRequired course equipment:-Digital 3 antenna transceiver\, shovel and probe. *Rentals available.-Airbags are not mandatory but encouraged.-Alpine Skis or Snowboard \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Course Registration\n \n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Contact InformationName*Each participant must fill out separate form for each transaction. i.e. if you are signing up 3 people please do 3 separate form and 3 transactions. Thank you Phone*Email*Course InformationPreferred course date?*Training Type*—AST 1 Ski / SnowboardAST 1 MechanizedAST 1 SnowshoeCompanion Rescue Skills**course rates do not include lift tickets or trail passes for the field day**Which way do you prefer your POW?*\n \n \n Skiing / Ski Touring\n \n \n \n Snowboarding / Split Boarding\n \n \n \n Sledding / Snowmobiler\n \n \n \n Snowshoes / Slow Shoes\n \n \n \n \n All courses are different based on your method of transportation. Ski and Board courses are typical held in bounds at Silver Star or Big White\, with touring options available. While Sled courses are held in the backcountry usually in a BCSF club.Describe your snow sport experience and ability.*Tell us how you like to Shred. Just like in the backcountry\, we are only as strong as our weakest riders. Time to speak up\, as we call it. Time to brag or just be you. NO judging no one is turned away. We just want you in a course that is right for YOU. Will you be using Personal\, Rented or Borrowed avalanche gear for the course?*\n \n Personal gear\n \n \n Rented\n \n \n Borrowed\n A three antenna Digital Transceiver\, a 270cm probe minimum\, and a sturdy collapsable aluminium shovel is the industry standard. Airbags are not mandatory but encouraged. All Sledding and Touring groups going into the backcountry (non ski hill) will be held to this standard.Is this the first time you'll be using any of your equipment?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Emergency Contact Name and Number*Do you have any chronic disability or illness (ie. heart condition\, epilepsy\, asthma\, etc.)?*Any allergies and their severity (and measures to take in case of a reaction)?*Any conditions which may prevent full participation in the course?*Payment Options*Credit CardE-transfer to brad@avaware.caCashChequeREFUND POLICY\nThank you for your registration.\nWe’re stoked that you’ve chosen Avaware for your backcountry and avalanche skills training.\nIf you have further questions please phone 250-540-6496 or email brad@avaware.ca\n\nCancellation policy\nCancellations made 30 days prior to course\, we are happy to issue a full refund minus a $25 admin fee.\nCancellations made >14 days prior to course\, we are happy to issue a 50% refund.\nCancellations made within URL:https://avaware.ca/course/silver-star-ast-1-course-4/ CATEGORIES:AST 1 - Skiing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250208T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250209T235959 DTSTAMP:20260420T061630 CREATED:20250106T045440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T073855Z UID:1430-1738972800-1739145599@avaware.ca SUMMARY:AST 1 Silver Star DESCRIPTION:Day 1  8:30am – 3:30pm – Indoor theory day in Vernon (location TBD) with some outdoor learning for basic rescue techniquesDay 2  8:00am – 4:00pm – Field Day at Silver Star Mtn. \n\n\n\nThis 2 day course is your ticket to winter fun & adventure in the backcountry.  It’s perfect for those interested in learning more about backcountry safety\, Skiing/Boarding in avalanche terrain\, terrain assessment and snowpack evaluation and of course Companion rescue. \n\n\n\nRequired course equipment:-Digital 3 antenna transceiver\, shovel and probe. *Rentals available.-Airbags are not mandatory but encouraged.-Alpine Skis or Snowboard \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Release of Liability Waiver\n Please read the Release of Liability Waiver carefully prior to completing registration and Click “Submit”. \nYou can find it in the drop down menu at the top of the page.\nPaper copies will be provided in class. All Students are required to fill out and sign a paper copy on day one. All participants under the age of 19 will require signature from parent or legal gardian. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Course Registration\n \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Contact InformationName*Each participant must fill out separate form for each transaction. i.e. if you are signing up 3 people please do 3 separate form and 3 transactions. Thank you Phone*Email*Course InformationPreferred course date?*Training Type*—AST 1 Ski / SnowboardAST 1 MechanizedAST 1 SnowshoeCompanion Rescue Skills**course rates do not include lift tickets or trail passes for the field day**Which way do you prefer your POW?*\n \n \n Skiing / Ski Touring\n \n \n \n Snowboarding / Split Boarding\n \n \n \n Sledding / Snowmobiler\n \n \n \n Snowshoes / Slow Shoes\n \n \n \n \n All courses are different based on your method of transportation. Ski and Board courses are typical held in bounds at Silver Star or Big White\, with touring options available. While Sled courses are held in the backcountry usually in a BCSF club.Describe your snow sport experience and ability.*Tell us how you like to Shred. Just like in the backcountry\, we are only as strong as our weakest riders. Time to speak up\, as we call it. Time to brag or just be you. NO judging no one is turned away. We just want you in a course that is right for YOU. Will you be using Personal\, Rented or Borrowed avalanche gear for the course?*\n \n Personal gear\n \n \n Rented\n \n \n Borrowed\n A three antenna Digital Transceiver\, a 270cm probe minimum\, and a sturdy collapsable aluminium shovel is the industry standard. Airbags are not mandatory but encouraged. All Sledding and Touring groups going into the backcountry (non ski hill) will be held to this standard.Is this the first time you'll be using any of your equipment?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Emergency Contact Name and Number*Do you have any chronic disability or illness (ie. heart condition\, epilepsy\, asthma\, etc.)?*Any allergies and their severity (and measures to take in case of a reaction)?*Any conditions which may prevent full participation in the course?*Payment Options*Credit CardE-transfer to brad@avaware.caCashChequeREFUND POLICY\nThank you for your registration.\nWe’re stoked that you’ve chosen Avaware for your backcountry and avalanche skills training.\nIf you have further questions please phone 250-540-6496 or email brad@avaware.ca\n\nCancellation policy\nCancellations made 30 days prior to course\, we are happy to issue a full refund minus a $25 admin fee.\nCancellations made >14 days prior to course\, we are happy to issue a 50% refund.\nCancellations made within URL:https://avaware.ca/course/ast-1-silver-star-2/ CATEGORIES:AST 1 - Skiing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241214T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241215T235959 DTSTAMP:20260420T061630 CREATED:20241026T190456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T054130Z UID:1249-1734134400-1734307199@avaware.ca SUMMARY:Silver Star AST 1 DESCRIPTION:2 Day Avalanche Safety Training Level 1 \n\n\n\nDay 1  8:30am – 4:00pm – Indoor theory day in Vernon (location TBD) with some outdoor learning for basic rescue techniquesDay 2  7:30am – 4:00pm – Field Day at Silver Star Mtn. \n\n\n\nThis 2 day course is your ticket to winter fun & adventure in the backcountry.  It’s perfect for those interested in learning more about backcountry safety\, Skiing/Boarding in avalanche terrain\, terrain assessment and snowpack evaluation and of course Companion rescue. \n\n\n\nRequired course equipment:-Digital 3 antenna transceiver\, shovel and probe. *Rentals available.-Airbags are not mandatory but encouraged.-Alpine Skis or Snowboard \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Release of Liability Waiver\n Please read the Release of Liability Waiver carefully prior to completing registration and Click “Submit”. \nYou can find it in the drop down menu at the top of the page.\nPaper copies will be provided in class. All Students are required to fill out and sign a paper copy on day one. All participants under the age of 19 will require signature from parent or legal gardian. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://avaware.ca/course/silver-star-ast-1/ CATEGORIES:AST 1,AST 1 - Skiing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240229T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240301T033000 DTSTAMP:20260420T061630 CREATED:20241207T163021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T201902Z UID:1234-1709195400-1709263800@avaware.ca SUMMARY:Silver Star AST 1 course DESCRIPTION:2 Day Avalanche Safety Training Level 1 for backcountry touring. \n\n\n\nDay 1  8:30am – 4:00pm – Indoor theory day with some outdoor learning for basic rescue techniquesDay 2  7:30am – 4:00pm – Field Day \n\n\n\nThis 2 day course is your ticket to winter fun & adventure in the backcountry.  It’s perfect for those interested in learning more about backcountry safety\, sledding in avalanche terrain\, terrain assessment and snowpack evaluation. \n\n\n\nRequired course equipment:-Digital 3 antenna transceiver\, shovel and probe. *Rentals available.-Airbags are not mandatory but encouraged.-Alpine Skis or Snowboard URL:https://avaware.ca/course/silver-star-ast-1-course-2/ CATEGORIES:AST 1 - Skiing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221126T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221203T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T061630 CREATED:20221009T064843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T041720Z UID:576-1669451400-1670083200@avaware.ca SUMMARY:AST 1 - MEC Friends & Family DESCRIPTION:Avalanche Safety Training Level 1 for backcountry touring. Open to MEC staff\, staff friends & family and public.Please Note: This course runs on 2 consecutive Saturdays \nSaturday Nov. 26  8:30-4:00 – Classroom theory & outdoor rescue technique practice @ MEC KelownaSaturday Dec. 3  7:30-late afternoon – Field Day Location TBA \nThis 2 day course is your ticket to winter fun & adventure in the backcountry.  It’s perfect for those interested in learning more about backcountry safety\, sledding in avalanche terrain\, terrain assessment and snowpack evaluation. \nRequired course equipment:-Digital 3 antenna transceiver (no analog)\, shovel and probe. *Rentals available.-Airbags are not mandatory but encouraged.-Ski touring or splitboard equipment URL:https://avaware.ca/course/ast-1-skiing-splitboarding/ LOCATION:Avaware Homebase\, 7181 Brewer Rd\, Coldstream\, BC\, V1B3H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:AST 1 - Skiing ORGANIZER;CN="Avaware":MAILTO:brad@avaware.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR