Alternative Schedule for the AST Level 1
For a larger group, 24-64 people, the classroom work may be split over 2 or 3 evenings. This alternative is very economical for the participants as it allows the classroom exercises to be completed in the group’s hometown, often organized during the pre-season. The field exercises are scheduled in the mountains at a later date and the participants can then choose from a variety of dates and locations.
There are a couple of options for this year’s AST Level 1 (RAC):
Option 1: 2 Day Mountain Programs – participants will travel to the
mountains and complete the full 16+ hrs at once. These programs are
scheduled in various mountain communities from December – March.
Option 2: 16+ hour Split Programs – participants have many pre-season options within Alberta and Saskatchewan to attend the classroom work over 1 day or 2 evenings. The field exercises are then completed in the mountains at a later date. Organize a multi-day sled tour and then book one day to spend with us. A safety course…a pretty good excuse for a trip to the mountains. Even your boss or spouse will have to agree!

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