Kootenay Avalanche Courses
Avalanche Skills Training in the Mountains of British Columbia
Prepare for adventure
learn how to make smart decisions that could save your life In the backcountry
Whether you are getting ready for your first winter of backcountry travel or you’ve been touring for many years, Avalanche Skills Training (AST) Courses are the perfect opportunity to learn about safe backcountry travel techniques, route finding, slope assessment and companion rescue. Join us for an AST program that fits your learning objectives.
Kootenay Avalanche Courses is a Registered AST Provider, recognized by Avalanche Canada to provide Avalanche training and courses.
Graduates receive certification which can be used to do further avalanche training.
Instructor Keith Robine is co-author of the AST textbook.
“I can’t imagine a better person or program to learn about avalanches from and I would highly recommend this program to anyone interested in taking their avalanche knowledge to the next level. I believe that all of us who had the incredible experience to learn from Keith… will move forward in the backcountry with a greatly enhanced awareness and skill set to manage the risk.”
Meet your instructor
Keith Robine has taught avalanche education for 30+ years in Colorado and British Columbia. He ski guides for Big Red Cats and other mechanized ski operations.
Keith is an author on all three books used in Canada: the Avalanche Skills Training Handbook, and both the AST 1 and AST 2 instructor manuals.
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5% goes Back to the earth
We donate 5% of all profits from AST courses to organizations that are working to preserve our natural environment.
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