Alpine Club of Canada, Calgary Section

AST2 Online classroom evening Session 2/2 - Friday, Jan 09, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type:		Course
Event Location:		Online, link to be provided
Event Starts:		Friday, Jan 09, 2026 06:30 PM
Event Ends:		Friday, Jan 09, 2026 09:30 PM
Registration Cut Off:		Wednesday, Jan 07, 2026
Difficulty Rating:		D1 - See Conversion Chart
Trip Coordinator(s):		Katherine Morianos

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:		Members Only
Attendee Screening:		Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size:		25
Minimum Group Size:		1
Number Registered So Far:		1 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:		No

Itinerary:
This is the second of 2 evening classroom sessions for an AST-2 course run by ACMG Guide Brent Peters. Aim AST2 builds on AST1 fundamentals, emphasizing advanced terrain management and safe travel in avalanche terrain. Enhance your avalanche awareness and decision-making skills for confident backcountry navigation. There will be two classroom evenings online from 6:30-9:30pm. Participants must attend both evenings and 3 field days to obtain their AST2 Certification. Opportunities to complete the 3 field days include: the AMP ski group days, AMP Wapta traverse, or other AMP trips. You do not need to register here additionally if you are already registered for the full AST2 course including field days Jan 10-13, or the AST2 & Intro to Ski Mountaineering weekend Jan 30-February 1. Objectives (entire AST2 course): Confidently apply advanced terrain analysis to identify and manage complex avalanche terrain Confidently perform snowpack tests (e.g., Compression Test, Extended Column Test) and interpret results Comfortably create and adjust backcountry travel plans using weather, snowpack, and avalanche data Comfortably manage group travel through variable and challenging avalanche terrain Comfortably use field observations to assess snow stability and adjust terrain use accordingly Understand how to track persistent weak layers over time and across different aspects and elevations Understand how to integrate field data with public avalanche bulletins for real-time decision-making Understand how to conduct structured route planning and implement dynamic risk management in the field Understand effective emergency response strategies in complex rescue scenarios Develop personal leadership and decision-making skills in a backcountry team environment Prerequisites for Classroom sessions: Completion of Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST 1) Priority for registration will be given to those registered in other AMP ski groups or programs. Please email kbmorianos@gmail.com to comfirm that you have completed Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST 1)
Required Items to Bring:
Pen, paper

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our participant responsibility guidelines! Cancellation Policy If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Calgary Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.
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