In order to apply for an ISIA recognition the CASI member must have a minimum number of 320 hours* of training and education, is required to reach the ISIA minimum standard, including the following three mandatory programs:

• CASI Level 3 certification
• Avalanche Skills Training (AST)
• First Aid Certification (from a recognized organization such as Red Cross, St.John Ambulance, etc)

*The hours of training to make up for 320 hours of education must be completed through CASI, or one of the following organizations: CSCF, CSIA, CSGA, CADS, CSCP or CANSI. Private training programs or snow school training programs are not eligible.

To find an Avalanche Skills Training course provider near you, please click here.

Example Hours Breakdown: To view an example of an hourly breakdown for an ISIA application, please click here.

Start Your Application: If you satisfy these criteria and would like to submit an application, please send your requested hourly breakdown as well as your certification proofs to Genevieve Pilotto, CASI Program Director: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..