"My husband, 2 teenage kids and myself went on a Backcountry Tour with Dave. He custom made the day to suit us, which included an introduction to Avalanche Awareness. We are all competent resort skiers, but backcountry touring is another level and challenged all of us in different ways. Most importantly, we gained a healthy level of appreciation for the level of preparedness required. We had a magic day in untracked powder, learning about the unfamiliar backcountry skis in steep terrain (uphill and downhill👍). What an awesome day with breathtaking views of the main range. These guys are very fit and can accommodate all levels." -Petra Buckley
"Highly recommended! Like many of us, I had spent years traipsing around in the side and backcountry, both here in Australia and overseas, with little real understanding of the dynamics of snowpack and the terrain on which it sits.
After completing the two day AST level 1, I really saw the mountain in front of me through new eyes. Now my approach is more ordered, less hasty, and more analytical. Introducing better awareness and communication within the tour group has definitely made me feel able to plan a safe trip out into the backcountry, and a safe trip back down at the end of the day.
I would recommend doing the AST1 course with your touring partners, so that next time you hit the skin track, you are all seeing the mountain through those new eyes! So do yourself a favour, and book an AST1 course now!" - Graham Jones
After completing the two day AST level 1, I really saw the mountain in front of me through new eyes. Now my approach is more ordered, less hasty, and more analytical. Introducing better awareness and communication within the tour group has definitely made me feel able to plan a safe trip out into the backcountry, and a safe trip back down at the end of the day.
I would recommend doing the AST1 course with your touring partners, so that next time you hit the skin track, you are all seeing the mountain through those new eyes! So do yourself a favour, and book an AST1 course now!" - Graham Jones
"I completed an Avalanche Skills Training level 1 course in 2013, organised by Dave and Pieta Herring, who I have skied with for twenty years. While I had been a backcountry skier for a few of these years, this course really improved my knowledge of the snow and the conditions that help make skiing safer.
Dave is a keen believer in snow safety and the avalanche safety courses are an integral part of his approach to introducing people to the pleasures and challenges of backcountry skiing. Having skied and trekked all over the main range, Dave knows most of the ‘nooks and crannies’ up there and as a guide or skiing companion I reckon he is second to none." - Paul Pearce
Dave is a keen believer in snow safety and the avalanche safety courses are an integral part of his approach to introducing people to the pleasures and challenges of backcountry skiing. Having skied and trekked all over the main range, Dave knows most of the ‘nooks and crannies’ up there and as a guide or skiing companion I reckon he is second to none." - Paul Pearce
"When I turned 15, I left the army of compulsory mountain soldiers of my father, after years of tough hiking…4 seasons mainly at the beautiful Cerdanya, in Catalonia, Spain. It happen that every week end was a bit harder than the previous one, and holidays were just a full boot camp!... so I decided to dedicate my time to sailing and I have enjoyed so much since! 34 years later, running companies, having kids, wife… and living in another hemisphere, I decided give another go to the mountains, and I called David to guide me at Kosciuszko for a couple of alpine touring ski days. The experience was fantastic: David is a passionate professional with natural teaching skills, a huge knowledge of the Australian mountains and a big awareness for safety. Since those days with David I have reconnected with the mountains, and I do lots of hiking and skiing solo, with a friend, or with guides… and with my kids. I have to say a huge thanks to Dave for open me the doors to the Australian back country. Many thanks !!!
Saludos" - Juan José Sagnier