Avalanche Skills Advancement Workshop
(Level 1 Refresher)

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.

Dates:
December 15-16
January 19-20

Description: 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.

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Contact Sawtooth Mountain Guides
P.O. Box 18
Stanley, Idaho 83278 USA
Ph (208)774-3324
Fax (208) 774-3729
e-mail: getaway@sawtoothguides.com
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