29 August 2011 - I went to Australia to teach some AST Level 1 avalanche courses in August for 3 weeks - four courses in total and they seemed well received by consistently good enthusiastic people. Everyone was happy to be able to take the training in Australia rather than give up a few days of their expensive overseas holiday to do it. From a personal and professional perspective, it was worthwhile trip that I will do again next season and as an Australian I was long overdue More/comment about Australian Backcountry
