Avalanche Skills Course 2 (ASC2) - On Skis/ Board

Avalanche Skills Course 2 (ASC2) - On Skis/ Board
De la NZD 1.399,00 NZ$
  • Durata: 4 Zile (aprox.)
  • Locatie: Queenstown, Otago
  • Cod produs: PSWVTK
Our Avalanche Skills Course 2 is accredited by the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (who have spent years perfecting it) builds upon the foundation of knowledge and skills learnt in ASC1. Our instructors hold Avalanche Risk Management Level 6 (the highest professional avalanche qualification in NZ) and mountain guide qualifications, to ensure the quality of your learning is of the highest standard.


The course is 4 days, meeting at Basecamp Adventures Queenstown each morning at 8.30am. We are running two courses in Winter 2026: one on foot and one on touring equipment. Both courses are suitable for people who have completed ASC1 previously, gained some experience in the backcountry, and are now ready for a deeper understanding of the avalanche phenomenon. It will be taught as a mixture of theory and practical, with emphasis on getting into the snow environment each day to learn. 

The 'On Ski/ Splitboard' course will require participants to provide their own touring equipment, which must be in good, working order. This course is perfect for backcountry tourers. You must be familiar with your touring equipment and be comfortable skiing off piste at an intermediate level.


AVALANCHE SKILLS COURSE 2 SYLLABUS


●       Trip planning and preparation

●       Avalanche formation

●       Weather, terrain, snowpack factors relating to avalanche conditions

●       Basic snowpack metamorphism

●       Using the NZ Avalanche Advisory

●       Safe travel techniques and decision-making in avalanche terrain

●       Snow tests

●       Human factors and decision-making tools, including mindset

●       Avalanche rescue


Course includes:

- transport to/ from Basecamp Adventures to the venue each day

- avalanche equipment hire if needed (transceiver, shovel and probe)

- MSC endorsed textbook, Avalanche Awareness in the Backcountry by Penny Goddard

- MCS Avalanche Assessor Card

- MSC Transceiver Certificate of Competence

- MSC ASC2 Certificate of Attendance

Course excludes:

- accommodation

- touring set up - touring skis/ split-boards and skins, helmet, poles

- personal clothing and backpack for the snow environment, although we do have a selection of outer layers we can loan out and a selection of mountaineering boots we can hire out for $20 per day

- food and drink (flask of hot drink recommended)


We take the safety of our staff and clients very seriously, however, there is a risk of serious injury or death in all adventure activities.