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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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      4488
      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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      2923
      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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      5344
      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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      2937
      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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      3716
      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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      4385
      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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      3765
      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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      3177
      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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      3195
      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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      3300
      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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      4464
      By Summit Mountain Guides
      2011-01-15
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