Acheson, AB (west Edmonton)

Hosted by Cycle Works West

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AST Level 1 – CLASSROOM EXERCISES

Meeting Time – Mon & Tue, October 25-26, 2010
5:00pm – Doors open, refreshments courtesy of Cycleworks
6:00pm – 10:30pm – Class

Meeting Location Cycle Works West – Showroom
Intersection of Hwy 16 & 60 #2, 26302 Twp Road 531A
Acheson, AB (west of Edmonton, AB)
Phone: 780-960-1920


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The AST Level 1 is considered the minimum level of training that all backcountry riders should have. The AST 1 is an excellent introduction to “how not to get caught”...avalanche terrain recognition skills, snowpack theory, rescue skills and overall risk management…
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PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT THE CLASSROOM SESSION, PLEASE TAKE SOME TIME TO REVIEW THESE LINKS.
1) The Public Avalanche Bulletin
2) North Columbia Avalanche Report
3) The Avaluator

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AST 1 Mountain Field Session

Choose ONE field day.
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A certificate of completion for the AST1 is awarded to those riders that complete the hands-on mountain field session.
Mountain training is very important. Understanding the signs of unstable snow, choosing terrain and proper travel habits are the key to managing the risks in avalanche areas. Habits are hard to break but by actually…
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PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT THE FIELD SESSION, PLEASE READ THE RESCUE RESOURCES ARTICLE AND COMPLETE THE APPLICABLE FIELDS IN THE SAMPLE 2 PAGE TRIP PLAN. This exercise should/could be completed with your riding group.
4) Rescue Resources – Trip Plan

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To Register

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