Alpine Skills International - Mountain Climbing Guides - Ski Mountaineering, Rock Climbing

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or snowshoes

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Includes:
Course handout material and the use of avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel.

Max class size:
6 with 1 Instructor

Avalanche Level 1 Refresher 1 Day
AKA Avalanche Skills Tour

This is the best way to update your previous Level 1 avalanche course. We will present annual information updates including new technology and techniques along with new resources for information to keep you current.

The field travel portion of the course presents realistic decision making excercises along with a valuable rescue practice drill including full-scene management with transciever, probe and shovel. We all need to practice!

Cost: $165

Dates:

Dec 6, 2008 (Sat)
Dec 20, 2008 (Sat)
Jan 3, 2009 (Sat)
Jan 31, 2009 (Sat)

The Level 1 Refresher begins with a short indoor lesson, then a longer travel day in the field. Classroom session will include:

Interpret the Avalanche Forecast
Map reading lesson
Group member assessment
Create a tour plan
Review Observations Checklist
Personal/Group gear check
Safety plan review

Field Session will include:

Terrain travel, group management
Observations and information gathering
Terrain identification and utilization
Hazard recognition
Travel techniques
Spontaneous tests
Bonding tests
Enroute decision making
New rescue equipment demo
Strategic shoveling
Complete rescue practice including multi-burial

Prerequisites:
Previous AIARE Level 1 Course. Ability to travel in avalanche terrain.

Preparation:
Review Avalanche Level 1 Student Manual. The download will be provided after course registration.

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