Course curriculum

  • 01

    Intro

    • Intro - How to use this course (update what is in this section in online course now)

    • how to use this course

    • Understanding the learning journey

  • 02

    Avalanche Statistics

  • 03

    Avalanche Theory

  • 04

    Avalanche Size

  • 05

    Decision making competence

  • 06

    Emergency Planning

  • 07

    Pre-trip Planning

  • 08

    Avalanche Bulletin

  • 09

    Terrain

  • 10

    Companion Rescue

  • 11

    Next steps and resources

  • 12

    Wrap Up

AST 1 - certificate

All Altus AST courses are taught to the highest standard and follow the Avalanche Canada curriculum.

To receive your AST 1 certificate a one day in the field session is required. This 8 hour day in the backcountry with one of our certified guides is available all winter long in both Whistler, Squamish or Revelstoke BC. Learn more.

Extra learning

Additional learning opportunities for

  • Ask questions

    If you have a question about a lesson or want more explanation. Ask your question and have feedback from the course instructor.

  • Chat with a guide

    Sign up to chat with your instructor and certified guide online. Ask questions you might have or to help make steps to propel your next adventure.

  • Outdoor courses

    All online course students will have access to outdoor courses curated directly for them. Find a course in Revelstoke, Whistler and Chamonix