AST 2
Take Your Avalanche Skills to the Next Level with AST 2
Already completed your AST 1 and looking to deepen your backcountry knowledge? Blizzard Academy offers Australia’s only Avalanche Canada-accredited AST 2 course — a four-day program designed for skiers and snowboarders ready to safely explore more advanced terrain.
Why AST 2?
AST 2 builds on your AST 1 foundation and is essential for anyone looking to tackle more complex and serious backcountry objectives. You’ll sharpen your skills in snowpack analysis, terrain assessment, decision-making, and companion rescue.
Course Overview:
Day 1: Classroom Session – Dive into advanced avalanche theory and trip planning.
Days 2–4: Field Sessions – Hands-on learning in real mountain environments with expert guidance.
Meet Your Instructor – Kyle
Kyle has over a decade of global experience in guiding, avalanche forecasting, and instruction. His passion for snow safety and education is at the heart of this course.
Course Requirements:
AST 1 certification
Minimum 10 days of backcountry experience post-AST 1
AST 1 certificate provided at registration
Why Blizzard Academy?
We combine world-class instruction with a passion for the mountains. Our AST 2 is the pinnacle of recreational avalanche education — perfect for riders preparing for multi-day tours or pushing into more committing terrain.
Ready to level up?
Join us and become part of a community that values knowledge, safety, and the stoke. Enrol in Blizzard Academy’s AST 2 today — your backcountry journey continues here.
