About Avy Savvy
Avalanche training opens up a world of possibilities. When you know more, you can go farther with confidence.
Peter Hoang Avy Savvy is designed to be a precursor to the Avalanche Canada Training program. Those of you who have taken an Avalanche Skills Training (AST) course will find this tutorial a useful refresher. Here’s what you will learn:
- How avalanches form
- How different types of avalanches are classified and why that’s important to you
- How to identify avalanche terrain
- How to use the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale
- How to understand the avalanche forecast and use it to plan your trips
- The daily process for a day in the backcountry
- How to perform a companion rescue in case you or someone else gets caught in an avalanche
Avy Savvy is not a substitute for taking an AST course, but it will give you a leg up when you do.