AST 1

Day 1 (Online)

Complete online learning at your pace (4- 6 hours)

Day 2 (Whistler or Squamish)
8:00 am - Morning session
9:00 am - Field session
(Lift tickets are necessary for Whistler, discounted backcountry passes are available upon booking $62)

• Course material (Decision-making handbook)
• Access to the online course for 90 days
• 1 days instruction from CAA members and ACMG guide

• Avalanche rescue equipment
• Backcountry lift ticket
• Transportation
• Accommodation

Avalanche Safety Gear

• Avalanche Transceiver
• Shovel: Collapsible aluminum shovel.
• Probe: Normal length probe somewhere from 220cm to 320cm. 

*Available for rent at check out*

Hardware

• Ski touring skis: bindings, skins, poles or split board+skins
• Ski touring/snowboard boots
• Snow saw (optional)
• Suitable day pack 30 - 40L

Clothing

• Waterproof/breathable jacket and pants
• Lightweight, breathable jacket and pants (for uphill skinning/climbing)
• Insulated jacket (synthetic insulated jacket is strongly recommended)
• Lightweight gloves for climbing/skinning
• Warm gloves
• Warm hats
• Balaclava or another type of neck warmer
• Baselayers

Miscellaneous

• Sunglasses
• Goggles
• Sunscreen
• Sun hat
• ski strap
• small personal ski repair kit
• personal first aid, medication
• Camera

Making a booking

Greater than 14 days from the start date

• A 20% deposit is required to secure your guides and or trip. The remaining trip cost is due 14 days before the course date.

Less than 14 days from the start date

• The trip cost must be paid in full

*Subject to change based on a particular trip/course

Forms of payment

Credit card: Visa, Mastercard

Email transfer: info@altusmountainguides.com

Cheque: Only accepted 30 days before trip commencement

Cancellations

Greater than 30 days from the start date

• The deposit will be refunded in full

30 to 14 days before trip commencement

• The deposit amount will be forfeited

Less than 14 days

• The full trip amount will be forfeited

*Subject to change based on a particular trip

*All cancellations must be received in writing

Cancellations by Altus Mountain Guides

Upon confirming your booking, we guarantee the trip departure. If we cancel a trip for any reason before the start date, a full refund will be provided. If we are forced to cancel a trip for any reason after the trip start date, a full refund for the trip's unused portion will be provided.

Trip cancellation insurance

Upon confirmation of your trip, Altus Mountain Guides enters into financial obligation and cannot refund payment or release you from your contractual obligation except for the condition stated below in “Cancellations.” Therefore, to avoid unnecessary cancellation penalties, cancellation insurance is strongly recommended if you can not participate or if your trip is interrupted “for any reason.” This is available from most travel companies. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding our policy or obtaining insurance.

Cancellation insurance

• Tugo

Medical/Evacuation Insurance

All participants must have personal internationally accepted medical insurance for all activities on your trip, including emergency rescue and evacuation. With your insurance, please ensure you will be covered for “roped travel” if booking a technical trip.

*The required insurance depends on location

Canada

• Insurance is free in the entire country

USA

• Private insurance is recommended

France 

• Mountain climbing rescue is free

Switzerland, Italy, Austria

• Privates or alpine club insurance is required.

*Europe: We recommend the following: Austrian alpine club membership, REGA

Additional fees

Longer & more involved routes may have additional premiums, driving, accommodation, & food costs, depending on the trip.

Please contact us for details and a full quote.