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This guide covers the avalanche courses available in Australia for both recreational backcountry users and those pursuing professional snow industry careers.

Snow Study Kit & Basic Avalanche Rescue Equipment List So you've signed up for an ASC 2 or the equivalent AST2 and you're ready to take the next step in making your own decisions about travelling through avalanche terrain? Good on you! Now you need to make sure you have the right gear to be ready for your course and for all the epic trips you're going to venture out on after your course. We have done the research and will give you details on what you're looking for when you

This guide introduces the various avalanche courses available in Aotearoa New Zealand, covering both recreational and professional level training.