Looking to ride in the backcountry this winter? Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST1) is an introductory course geared towards recreationalists with little to no experience in avalanche terrain. It’s also suitable for those with some experience who are looking for more formalized training. AST1 is recommended for anyone venturing into avalanche terrain outside of ski area boundaries.

A two hour online session to check learn or refresh your anchor knowledge and to test some of your notions about anchors against the current international standards with our ACMG Guide.

As backcountry skiers and snowboarders we inevitably start to want to venture into more adventurous terrain and eye up objectives that require more "mountaineering" type skills to manage more technical terrain safely and effectively. This one day course in the Mount Washington backcountry gives an introduction to a wide range of mountaineering skills applicable in a backcountry skiing/riding...

Over an action-packed three days, you’ll learn to manage risk on steep snow slopes and glaciers. On the last day, we’ll put everything together as we journey to a nearby peak. The skills gained will open up a wide range of possible ascents in the Island alps, allowing you to take your hikes to the next level.