Included: An experienced, certified guide (CAA Professional member certified instructor) with extensive knowledge of the area 3 full days in the field day of mixed classroom and field education An Avalanche Canada Curriculum A Canadian Avalanche Association Professional Field Book Not included: Technical backcountry ski touring equipment (avalanche safety gear can be rented for $20/day) Accommodation Transportation Food and snacks

How fit do I need to be?

In order to get the most of this adventure, you need to have a high level of fitness. You will be on your feet for 3 intense long days. You will need to manage controlled descents in variable conditions. All participants should feel comfortable on challenging blue or black level resort runs and be able to carry a loaded daypack while skinning up variable degrees of terrain. Prerequisites: Participants must have the ability to travel in avalanche terrain. An AST 1 Course (strongly recommended) or equivalent Level 1 training is required. A winter of practical experience after the Level 1 course is highly recommended before taking the AST 2 course.

Waiver and release of liability

Liability waivers are a standard part of all guided outdoor adventures. Recently, the requirements have become a bit more rigorous for ACMG guides—meaning that you’ll need to agree to the signing of the waiver at the time of booking. Prior to booking, we ask you to review the waiver . During the checkout process, you’ll have to acknowledge the risks and agree to the signing of the waiver. You are required to bring a printed copy on the trip. Please note that signing and agreeing to the terms of the waiver is required in order to join this adventure. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us prior to booking.

What equipment do I need to bring?

For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring: Alpine touring skis, telemark skis or splitboard with skins (can be rented) Touring boots and poles (can be rented) Avalanche safety equipment (can be rented): Digital, 3-antenna avalanche transceiver or beacon Lightweight snow shovel Avalanche probe For personal items, we recommend bringing: Helmet Sunglasses and ski goggles Gloves and sun/snow hat Extra gloves/mitts Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended) Ski pants (Gore-Tex recommended) Down jacket or vest Synthetic or wool base layers, underwear, and socks One triple-action locking carabiner or two conventional locking carabiners Repair kit and Leatherman for your equipment (can be shared between several people) Water bottle and 1L of water Thermos with a warm beverage — optional Food you can eat on-the-go First-aid kit Sunscreen Daypack large enough to carry all items listed (around a 40L backpack) Camera — optional

Can I rent equipment?

All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent: Avalanche safety pack, including backpack, beacon, shovel, and probe can be rented from your guide Alpine touring or telemark skis, touring boots and poles can be rented from the Lake Louise Ski Resort Splitboards can be rented from the Lake Louise Ski Resort Ski rental locations are in Lake Louise and should be picked up the night prior to your outing. If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing: These courses are not private. For the group courses, the usual guest-to-guide ratio is 6:1. Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows. Ski touring in Lake Louise & Rogers Pass can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors may be permitted to join private tours on a case-by-case basis. If you plan to take this course with anyone under the age of 18, please contact us prior to booking to make arrangements. If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to Lake Louise, most people fly into Calgary International Airport 2 hours away. From there, you can rent a car or take a bus, shuttle, or private shuttle service to Lake Louise. Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop at the Lake Louise Alpine Centre or a predetermined location. From there, you’ll head to your tour. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ski ability of the group.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection . To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible , simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner ! Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered. Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

Lake Louise & Rogers Pass | Canada

AST Level 2 in Lake Louise and Rogers Pass

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Avalanche course Level 2 is held around Lake Louise

Get hands-on experience in the Canadian Rockies area.

It's best to practice avalanche rescue in the snowy Rockies

Marvelous snowy Rogers Pass is the ideal environment for practicing avalanche rescue.

From $540 ()

Duration

4 days

Season

December through April

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The rugged mountainous terrain covered in light and fluffy powder and the stunningly scenic backdrop make the Canadian Rocky Mountains a must-visit for snow aficionados. The wilderness here is practically surreal—jagged mountain tops spiral and pierce the sky while glaciers plunge into endless valleys full of frozen rivers and lakes. And even in such idyllic nature, Lake Louise’s thousands of skiable acres and Roger Pass’ deep powder and long descents stand out as must-visit and must-ski locations. What’s more, the diversity and complexity of the terrain make it ideal for your next avalanche safety course. Take your avalanche safety skills to the next level and conquer a slope or two while you’re at it.

Adventure highlights

Become a safer skier in some of the best backcountry in North America
Improve your skills in Lake Louise’s spectacular scenery and versatile terrain
Explore Rogers Pass, one of the snowiest places in Canada

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Upgrade your avalanche safety skills in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains! Spend at least one day in Rogers Pass and two days in the Lake Louise area, both excellent locations with various snowpack structures and terrain—crucial for advanced avalanche training. Learn about advanced avalanche safety protocols from professional ACMG/IFMGA and CAA-certified instructors. With an abundance of challenging and complex terrain, “The Pass” is guaranteed to keep even the most experienced backcountry adventurers engaged.

Spend the following 3 days touring with a professional guide and learning everything serious enthusiasts need to know about avalanche safety.

Day 1: Start of the course

Meet your guide at 8:30am in Lake Louise ready for a day tour. After the tour, travel to Golden for the night, discussing the Day 2 logistics upon arrival. After each day’s tour, you will travel back to Golden and discuss the logistics for the next day.

Day 2: Rogers Pass ski tour

Day 3: Rogers Pass ski tour

Day 4: Yoho or Lake Louise tour and course wrap-up & debrief

You will learn about:
- - companion rescue
  - deep burials and multiple burial scenarios
  - triage and accident site management
  - leading groups up and down in challenging and complex avalanche terrain
  - risk tolerance and decision-making models
  - snowpack analysis with a variety of online and on-site tools
  - understanding online weather products and changing mountain weather.

AST Level 2 in Lake Louise and Rogers Pass

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If you have questions or need help with planning a trip, schedule a call with one of our adventure experts.

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Alpine Air Adventures

You’re never on your own in the Banff wilderness because the experienced professionals from Alpine Air Adventures are here to guide you. While they know how to have a great time, they’re always mindful of advanced safety practices. They’re committed to showing each of their guests the best of the Rockies while protecting them every step of the way.

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Ray B.

|February 2025

The areas that were chosen to learn and ski were great. Tamara was fantastic, her knowledge and communication skills built understanding with me and group quickly. I would love to spend more time with her in the mountains.

Connector40795863569

I Learnt heaps from Jeff, highly recommend doing the avalanche safety course, I can’t speak for any of the other courses, but I’m sure they have the same level of professionalism.

Sightseer

Spent Sat and Sun touring with Jeff and a group of friends with the explicit goal of better developing our collective abilities in decision-making and terrain selection for avalanche safety. It was a very collaborative process in developing objectives for the weekend. Jeff had lots of knowledge to pass on and also let us take the lead in making decisions and coached us through the many considerations. We ended up doing some great tours, found some excellent snow conditions, and learned a lot in the process.

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Ray B.

|February 2025

Connector40795863569

I Learnt heaps from Jeff, highly recommend doing the avalanche safety course, I can’t speak for any of the other courses, but I’m sure they have the same level of professionalism.

Sightseer

Monika3377

I’ve been sport rock, trad rock, ice climbing, crevasse coursing, and avalanche training through jeff for many years now. His knowledge of the Rockies is incredible and he brings a really light and fun atmosphere to a training environment every single time we are out. Jeff’s physical abilities and his “let’s do it” approach give me huge peace of mind. There is never anyone else I would want to contact first to head out on a mountain adventure with.

Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced, certified guide (CAA Professional member certified instructor) with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 3 full days in the field
  - day of mixed classroom and field education
  - An Avalanche Canada Curriculum
  - A Canadian Avalanche Association Professional Field Book
Not included:
- - Technical backcountry ski touring equipment (avalanche safety gear can be rented for $20/day)
  - Accommodation
  - Transportation
  - Food and snacks
In order to get the most of this adventure, you need to have a high level of fitness. You will be on your feet for 3 intense long days. You will need to manage controlled descents in variable conditions. All participants should feel comfortable on challenging blue or black level resort runs and be able to carry a loaded daypack while skinning up variable degrees of terrain.

Prerequisites:
Participants must have the ability to travel in avalanche terrain. An AST 1 Course (strongly recommended) or equivalent Level 1 training is required. A winter of practical experience after the Level 1 course is highly recommended before taking the AST 2 course.
Liability waivers are a standard part of all guided outdoor adventures. Recently, the requirements have become a bit more rigorous for ACMG guides—meaning that you’ll need to agree to the signing of the waiver at the time of booking.

Prior to booking, we ask you to review the waiver. During the checkout process, you’ll have to acknowledge the risks and agree to the signing of the waiver. You are required to bring a printed copy on the trip.

Please note that signing and agreeing to the terms of the waiver is required in order to join this adventure. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us prior to booking.
For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring:
- - Alpine touring skis, telemark skis or splitboard with skins (can be rented)
  - Touring boots and poles (can be rented)
  - Avalanche safety equipment (can be rented):
    
    Digital, 3-antenna avalanche transceiver or beacon
    
    Lightweight snow shovel
    
    Avalanche probe
For personal items, we recommend bringing:
- - Helmet
  - Sunglasses and ski goggles
  - Gloves and sun/snow hat
  - Extra gloves/mitts
  - Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended)
  - Ski pants (Gore-Tex recommended)
  - Down jacket or vest
  - Synthetic or wool base layers, underwear, and socks
  - One triple-action locking carabiner or two conventional locking carabiners
  - Repair kit and Leatherman for your equipment (can be shared between several people)
  - Water bottle and 1L of water
  - Thermos with a warm beverage — optional
  - Food you can eat on-the-go
  - First-aid kit
  - Sunscreen
  - Daypack large enough to carry all items listed (around a 40L backpack)
  - Camera — optional
All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent:
- - Avalanche safety pack, including backpack, beacon, shovel, and probe can be rented from your guide
  - Alpine touring or telemark skis, touring boots and poles can be rented from the Lake Louise Ski Resort
  - Splitboards can be rented from the Lake Louise Ski Resort
Ski rental locations are in Lake Louise and should be picked up the night prior to your outing. If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements.
Group sizes and pricing:
- - These courses are not private. For the group courses, the usual guest-to-guide ratio is 6:1.
  - Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows.
Ski touring in Lake Louise & Rogers Pass can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors may be permitted to join private tours on a case-by-case basis. If you plan to take this course with anyone under the age of 18, please contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Lake Louise, most people fly into Calgary International Airport 2 hours away. From there, you can rent a car or take a bus, shuttle, or private shuttle service to Lake Louise.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop at the Lake Louise Alpine Centre or a predetermined location. From there, you’ll head to your tour. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ski ability of the group.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
Deposits

You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

Cancellations

Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

Basic
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Flexible
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Super Flexible
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
It is highly recommended to purchase medical insurance (if applicable) and traveler’s trip interruption insurance to cover travel costs and trip costs in the event you have to cancel your trip due to personal illness or injury, family emergency or other personal conflicts.