Courses

Avalanche Skills Advancement Workshop (ASAW)

December 18-19, 2010 (Stanley Basin)
February 12-13, 2011 (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.

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

$160.00 (Includes course materials, does not inlcude food or lodging)

Additional Info

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