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    Intro to Backcountry Touring + AST1 Dec. 19 – Dec. 22, 2023
    Intro to Backcountry Touring + AST1 Dec. 19 – Dec. 22, 2023
    2023-10-20
    By evo The Callaghan
    Intro to Backcountry Touring + AST1 Dec. 19 – Dec. 22, 2023 If you're green and curious about getting off groomed...
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    By evo The Callaghan
    2023-10-20
    ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE AST2?
    2022-10-17
    By _kootenaybackcountryguides
    One of the frequently asked questions we get at KBG is: When will I be ready to take the AST-2? Ultimately the decision rests in your hands and...
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    By _kootenaybackcountryguides
    2022-10-17
    Backcountry Skills Clinics & Lodge Based AST. 2 (Coast Mountains)
    Backcountry Skills Clinics & Lodge Based AST. 2 (Coast Mountains)
    2019-12-18
    By evo The Callaghan
    Tis the Season to think: SAFETY Continuing on our commitment to raising awareness of backcountry safety & building an informed community of...
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    By evo The Callaghan
    2019-12-18
    Upcoming Navigation Skills for Backcountry Touring Clinics
    Upcoming Navigation Skills for Backcountry Touring Clinics
    2018-11-11
    By evo The Callaghan
    Navigation Skills for Backcountry Touring Clinics Offered Nov. 25th & Dec. 1st An introductory clinic covering the basics of...
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    By evo The Callaghan
    2018-11-11
    Powder Creek Lodge AST2 Course Jan 2-9/16
    2015-10-20
    By Powder Creek Lodge
    Bt far the best way to do an AST2 course is at a backcountry lodge.  We have 1 space remaining for our AST2 course, Jan 2-9, 2016 at powder...
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    By Powder Creek Lodge
    2015-11-26
    Sol Mountain  AST Dec 13-17
    Sol Mountain AST Dec 13-17
    2014-11-25
    By Sol Mountain Lodge
    4 nights $1310 + taxes. Includes course, heli, lodging and full service catering. And LOTS of powder skiing. info@solmountain.com for more info
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    By Sol Mountain Lodge
    2014-11-25
    NOLS Backcountry ski and snowboard courses
    2013-10-25
    By jeff
    NOLS is offering courses in the Tetons, on tele, AT, and splitboard. We've just added a 23 and over splitboard course this year. These are 14...
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    By jeff
    2013-10-25
    Getting Ready for Winter
    Getting Ready for Winter
    2013-08-30
    By Summit Mountain Guides
    Thinking yet about snow, powder and safe routes? We are, register early for beginner AST 1 programs starting November, 2013 and advanced AST 2...
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    By Summit Mountain Guides
    2013-08-30
    Video: professional avalanche training
    Video: professional avalanche training
    2012-11-26
    By Emily Grady
    check it out! http://vimeo.com/54316189 If you're thinking of a career in the the professional avalanche industry, a CAA...
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    By Emily Grady
    2012-11-26
    Professional Avi Course - Avalanche Operations Level 1
    Professional Avi Course - Avalanche Operations Level 1
    2012-11-19
    By Emily Grady
    As winter fast approaches I wanted to let you know that there are some spots available on many of our hut-based Avalanche Operations Level...
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    By admin02
    2012-11-20
    Section 8 Snowsport Early Bird Special
    2012-02-08
    By mregan
    Section 8 Snowsport at Mount Washington on Vancouver Island has an Early Bird Special for their 2013 Ski and Snowboard instructor...
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    By mregan
    2012-02-08
    AST 2 Course starting Thursday - January 5th - Selkirk College
    2012-01-03
    By Graeme
    ADVANCED AVALANCHE SKILLS TRAINING BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE! ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR SKIERS AND BOARDERS Advanced Avalanche Skills...
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    By Graeme
    2012-01-03
    How to choose an avalanche course
    2011-11-06
    By Summit Mountain Guides
    Choosing an Avalanche Course by David Lussier View this article on the SMG blog: http://summitmountainguides.co.....he_course/ Once...
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    3944
    By Summit Mountain Guides
    2011-11-06
    AST Courses
    2011-11-06
    By Summit Mountain Guides
    Gain the skills and knowledge to tour in the backcountry with more confidence.  Weekend programs each month from Nov through March. ...
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    By Summit Mountain Guides
    2011-11-06
    national outdoor leadership school backcountry/avalanche courses
    national outdoor leadership school backcountry/avalanche courses
    2010-11-19
    By poofblanc
    14 day tent and snowcave based courses in the tetons. Tele, rando, or splitboard. Skills taught are all aspects of backcountry travel from winter...
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    By powder
    2010-11-20
    Early Season Avalanche Training
    Early Season Avalanche Training
    2010-11-05
    By Summit Mountain Guides
    Make the most out of winter.  Get your touring gear ready for early season by joining a weekend AST 1 avalanche course on Nov.27&28, 2010...
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    3371
    By Summit Mountain Guides
    2010-11-05
    Advanced Avalanche Skills Training Course (AST 2) - Starts January 7th
    Advanced Avalanche Skills Training Course (AST 2) - Starts January 7th
    2009-12-28
    By Graeme
    ADVANCED AVALANCHE SKILLS TRAINING   Be prepared for your next adventure! Essential Skills for Skiers and Boarders   Advanced...
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    3483
    By Graeme
    2009-12-28
    AST courses
    AST courses
    2009-12-18
    By admin
    Is anyone offering AST courses out of Nelson ?
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    By Summit Mountain Guides
    2011-01-15
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