Service Description

Avalanche Level One Rec emphasizes managing risk by avoiding exposure to the dangers in avalanche terrain while analyzing weather, snowpack, terrain and human involvement. Each student will cover: - Avalanche terminology and descriptions - Field observations regarding terrain, snowpack, and weather - Recognizing avalanche terrain & demonstrate travel procedures in avalanche terrain - Formation of the mountain snowpack - Weather effects & changes the snowpack - Snowpit evaluation and interpretation of stability tests - Interpreting the avalanche forecast bulletin & tour planning - Risk Management Framework with human factors and how they can influence decision-making - Avalanche equipment use & companion reuse skills / drills Format: 3 days/24 course hours: Text book with field time with demonstration, scenarios & practice. Preparation: suggested reading: Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, Bruce Tremper