Courses

Avalanche Skills Advancement Workshop (ASAW)

December 17-18, 2011 (Stanley Basin)
February 4-5, 2012 (Stanley Basin)

Avalanche Level 1 Refresher

Course Overview

This 12 hour course has been identified by the American Avalanche Association as necessary for individuals who need a refresher for their Level 1 course. It is designed for persons who have not been to a Level 1 course (3-day field course) within 3 years. It is ideally suited for persons wishing to pursue Level 2 Avalanche courses, who would like to review necessary skills needed for a L2.

The Companion Rescue Course is the 1st part of the refresher, and is included in the price.

Trip Format

This course will review practical skills considered necessary to tour safely in the backcountry through an evening and early AM indoor class (4 hrs.) followed by a full day in the field (8 hrs). Indoor Class topics: Snowpack Metamorphism; Fracture Mechanics of Dry Slab Avalanches; Tour Planning; Introduction to Field Observations and Record-keeping. Field Practical: Weather and Snowpack observations; Route Selection and Touring Practices with group; Beacon use/ Companion Rescue. Methods for assessing Snowpack instability; Use of Avalanche tools. This course is considered extremely practical as a refresher for experienced backcountry tourers, and individuals preparing for a Level 2. After the course, Instructors will meet with participants to assess strengths and areas for improvement and make recommendations for those wishing to proceed to a Level 2.

Instructors

Kirk Bachman and Erik Leidecker. See profiles.

Registration and Fees

$200.00 (Includes course materials, companion rescue clinic, but does not include food, lodging or tax)

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