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Skiing Ability: (Level)
or snowshoes
Ski Technical Difficulty:
Mountain Skill Rating:
Physical Condition:
Class size:
6:1
Includes:
Course handout material and the use of avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel.
AIARE Avalanche Level 1 PLUS
4 Day
Additional Backcountry Skills
This course is designed to cover the entire
AIARE Level 1
curriculum and provide yet more field time to incorporate complementing skills. It will enhance both personal backcountry skills as well as group participation and leadership skills.
The course will work to improve general winter backcountry savvy in conjunction with more opportunity to apply different skills. No "short course" will ever substitute for time spent in the snow, gaining the experience that can only be obtained over time. This course is a stride forward in the process.
Think of this course as the
ultimate backcountry ski course
that also includes an AIARE Level 1. This course will help qualify you to go on to intermediate and advanced backcountry and ski mountaineering routes. This is great training if you're a recreational leader or headed on the Guide Training track.
Skills covered in addition to
AIARE Level 1
:
Touring effectively with climbing skins
Uphill track setting and kick turn techniques
Tour plan conversion to a navigation plan
Navigation techniques
Emergency response after an accident
Improvised rescue sled
Emergency survival
Cost:
$595
Dates:
Dec 27-30, 2008
(Sat-Tue)
Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2009
(Fri-Mon)
Mar 7-10, 2009
(Sat-Tue)
Classroom vs. Field time:
Day 1 - 50% classroom, 50% field
Day 2 - 50% classroom, 50% field
Day 3 - 25% classroom, 75% field
Day 4 - 100% field
Schedule may vary due to conditions.
Prerequisites:
Ability to travel through avalanche terrain with at least strong intermediate skiing ability. Previous introduction to touring recommended.
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