AvCan Level 1

Avalanche Skills Training Level 1

Standard Canadian introductory avalanche course.

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Quick facts

Issuing body: Avalanche Canada
Discipline: Avalanche
Level / Tier: 1 of 4
ISIA Stamp: No
ISIA Card: No
Teach internationally: ✅ Yes

Certification pathway

The AvCan avalanche progression ladder.

AST 2

AST 1

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No prerequisites required

Official courses & pricing

Published programme lines that award or prepare for this qualification. Figures are indicative — confirm on the association site.

AvCan Blended (online + on-snow)

Avalanche Canada AST 1

Enrolment: **AST 1** is delivered by **licensed third-party AST providers**, not booked centrally with Avalanche Canada. Minimum **two days** with online/classroom plus field components; everyone travelling in a backcountry group should start here. Download the student release from Avalanche Canada if your provider requests it; choose only providers displaying the licensed AST branding or listed in the provider directory.

📍 Canada; use Avalanche Canada’s course search and provider list.

⏱️ Minimum two days per Avalanche Canada Training programme description; many providers add a third field day (e.g. AST 1+).

Licensed provider course fee — Avalanche Canada publishes curriculum; providers set tuition.
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Course details ↗ Record updated 2026-04-03

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