AvCan Level 2

Avalanche Skills Training Level 2

Intermediate Canadian avalanche course for backcountry travellers; builds on AST 1 with field sessions and trip planning.

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Quick facts

Issuing body: Avalanche Canada
Discipline: Avalanche
Level / Tier: 2 of 4
ISIA Stamp: No
ISIA Card: No
Teach internationally: ✅ Yes

Certification pathway

The AvCan avalanche progression ladder.

AST 2

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AST 1

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 2

Enrolment: AST 2 is delivered by licensed AST providers after AST 1 (or equivalent per provider). Multi-day field-heavy course; use Avalanche Canada’s provider directory and course search. Tuition and venues vary by provider.

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

⏱️ Typically four or more field days plus classroom/online components per provider packaging.

Licensed provider course fee — Avalanche Canada publishes curriculum; providers set tuition.
Verified 2026-04-04 ↗

Course details ↗ Record updated 2026-04-04

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