Level 1 Avalanche Course with Wilderness Pursuits (class is full)
This class is full. Register for the next Level I Avalanche Safety Course on Jan. 30/31.
| When |
Dec 04, 2009 04:00 PM
to Dec 06, 2009 06:00 PM |
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| Contact Name | Wilderness Pursuits |
| Contact Phone | 970-943-7051 |
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This class introduces you to avalanche hazards. You will learn the basics of how to recognize these hazards, how to manage them, how to minimize them, and finally how to respond in case of an emergency.
This course is offered in conjunction with Crested Butte Mtn. Guides - NOT FOR CREDIT $175
We spend the course building up to a decision-making process to help you decide where, how, and when to travel.
Students will come away from the course with the following information:
Students will come away from the course with the following information:
- How to prepare and plan for a tour
- How to analyze an avalanche forecast
- How to identify avalanche terrain & avalanche types
- How to recognize hazardous conditions
- Basic snowpack understanding
- Basics of route selection/terrain features
- Basic tests techniques and interpretation
- Educated decision-making
- Basic rescue techniques
- Group management
You can expect to gain an understanding of safe travel in a winter environment, what sorts of hazards to watch for and the various pressures that weigh on the decision making process.
