I thought the course was great! Ken is a fantastic guide and the lessons we learned really stood out to me the following day after I read the avalanche report which essentially duplicated what Ken commented on. The conditions on Sunday were the type where I would stay inbounds and not even consider venturing into the backcountry, so having Ken show the group how to safely travel in these conditions was very beneficial. Corey, Victoria, BC

IAG once again showed us why they are the best at what they do!!! Extremely informative in the most awesome style presented. Ryan was the cool professional that we needed and wanted! Thanks again IAG Campbell River SAR, Campbell River

Every IAG course I take leaves me feeling both more confident and knowledgeable! Thanks for always being awesome! Campbell River SAR, Campbell River

Graeme was awesome!! From our pre trip meeting, to being out in the field, his communication and sharing of knowledge helped instil confidence in the group. His ability to adapt the trip plan based on the groups needs was recognized and appreciated. Tara Miller,

It really was one of the best courses I've ever taken - it was perfectly structured and well taught. Thanks! It's proven especially useful; I've been planning all kinds of trips all around here! Erik Petereson, Nanaimo, BC.

We absolutely loved our day. Along with great weather and great snow on those Southwest facing slopes, our guide was patient, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about the area and conditions. It had been a few years since we had taken AST1 and were looking for a refresher focusing mainly on practical skills, trip and route finding, and insider knowledge for Island touring (since this is our new home!). Our guide provided this. We would recommend IAG to anyone and will definitely consider trips with your team in the future. Stacey and Robert Fraser, Victoria, BC.

Graeme is a fantastic instructor. Our group had a wide array of skills and Graeme was able to navigate all of our experiences levels while providing valuable knowledge to all. I appreciate the array of terrain he took us through and indepth coverage of the course topics. All while having a good time! Tara S. ,

Great learning opportunity for anyone wanting to take their backcountry travel/avalanche terrain knowledge to the next level. Thank you Jan and Island Alpine Guides. Derek Jenkins, Victoria, BC.

Thanks Jan for an excellent day of instruction and coaching in the 'AST plus' course. Anyone who wants to boost their confidence in effectively planning a trip, and making critical decisions in the backcountry ought to attend. I learned a ton, and had a lot of fun. Thomas Kerr, Victoria, BC.

I wanted to say thanks to all of you again for a wonderful day out and for participating in this course last Sunday. A huge thanks to Jan for his expert instruction, guidance and encouragement as well! When I initiated the course with IAG, I could not have imagined a better group of folks to be out in the snow with! It was a super day of learning, pushing boundaries and enjoying new terrain at Mount Washington. Peggy Taylor, Victoria, BC.

I went for a short tour soon after taking AST Plus. The information I learned on the course was spot on. The forecasted snow hadn't arrived so I was able to use the tools learned during the class to make an informed decision about what the level of risk reasonably was for our area and we had a great day! Before having taken that course, I wouldn't have had enough confidence to go out given the risk level predicted in the bulletin. EJ Hurst, Gabriola Island, BC

Joe is a great instructor and with the small group size it was easy engage and maximize the learning opportunity. Jan,

Our guide, Joe, was charming and personable from the moment he rolled up at Mt Washington. I found him very approachable and knowledgeable. I loved the continuous running commentary and found it was helpful, interesting and insightful to understanding his critical thinking and decision making as we made our way through the backcountry. The course content and discussion throughout the day was exactly what I wanted out of the AST+ course. I enjoyed it so much I'm considering signing up for it again before taking my AST2. Anonymous, AST+ Theory To Practice

Helene provided a fun and safe learning environment and seamlessly connected theory with practical skills. I greatly appreciated the time we took before heading out into the field to examine the avalanche forecast and make a plan, and how Helene would point out meaningful and critical decision making points while we were outside. Great course, highly recommended for anyone after taking their AST1! Kelly, AST+ Theory To Practice - Mount Washington