Your gateway to the backcountry. Get off the chairlift and get out there!

This is a nationally-recognized course that's essential for adventuring beyond the resort boundary.

In partnership with the Avalanche Awareness Beyond Boundaries Society, Whitewater Mountain Resort is proud to offer a Youth Specific AST 1 course as part of our Avalanche Education Program. We start out covering some avalanche theory and backcountry best practices as part of two action-packed field days at Whitewater Mountain Resort getting familiar with gear, practicing companion rescue skills, recognizing avalanche terrain, and exploring decision making while moving through the backcountry.

Learn hot tips and tricks from Whitewater’s own Snow Safety personnel on how to stay safe and make smart choices when exploring the backcountry. Small group sizes allow for a supportive learning environment with one-on-one feedback and lots of time for questions to get the most out of your course.

Success in the backcountry begins here, with an AST 1.

• December 20-21, 2025
• January 3-4, 2026
• February 7-8, 2026

Youth must be 13-18 and an intermediate to advanced rider in order to participate.

Please note: This is a 2-day course. The date listed on the booking calendar is the first of two full field days that will take place from 9:00am - 4:00pm at Whitewater Mountain Resort's Hummingbird Lodge.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out to info@whitewatermountainresort.com.