AST 1 Backcountry 2-Day Course (Ski/Snowboard)
Sat, Dec 05
|Vernon, BC, Canada
Start your backcountry season off on the right foot! Alpine Club of Canada Okanagan chapter members qualify for a reduced rate. Contact your chapter leader for the discount code.
Time & Location
Dec 05, 2026, 9:00 a.m. PDT – Dec 06, 2026, 3:00 p.m. PDT
Vernon, BC, Canada
About the event
To register for this backcountry ski course, you must be a strong alpine skier (black runs) in good shape, and must be capable of skinning uphill for long distances. If you need more flexibility, there is a Silverstar AST1 course the next weekend.
Avalanche safety gear (beacon + shovel + probe) is mandatory for students. If you don't have your own gear you can rent from us! Simply choose the "Registration + Gear Rental" ticket option.
Day 1 of this course (the classroom day) takes place in Vernon, BC.
Day 2 of this course (the field day) takes place at a nearby mountain range.
Exact locations and course details will be emailed to students 10 days before the course start date.
Tickets
Early Bird Registration
Sale ends
Nov 01, 12:00 a.m. PDT
Avalanche safety gear (beacon, shovel, probe) is mandatory for this course. If you don't have your own safety gear, you can rent it from us by selecting the "Registration + Gear Rental" option.
From $350.00 to $400.00
$400.00
+$10.00 ticket service fee
$350.00
+$8.75 ticket service fee
Student Registration
Avalanche safety gear (beacon, shovel, probe) is mandatory for this course. If you don't have your own safety gear, you can rent it from us by selecting the "Registration + Gear Rental" option.
From $375.00 to $425.00
$425.00
+$10.63 ticket service fee
$375.00
+$9.38 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00