The Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course will provide an entry-level decision-making framework that is based on the most advanced knowledge available. It is suitable for use by people with basic training and little experience.
In addition, the course will:
* Provide the prerequisite knowledge required for further avalanche training.
* Introduce and promote the Avalanche Skills Training Level 2 Course as the logical next step for gaining intermediate-level decision-making skills.
Objectives
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
* Understand the basics of avalanche formation and release.
* Identify avalanche terrain.
* Know the steps required to plan and carry out a trip.
* Use the Avaluatorâ„¢ as a decision-making tool in areas where trips are rated using the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) and where Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins are available.
* Find resources for obtaining ATES terrain ratings if their trip is not rated.
* Find resources for obtaining Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins if these are not available.
* Use appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain.
* Carry out a companion rescue.
* Understand the limits of their training.
Course Date: Friday, January 22 thru Sunday, January 24, 2010
Start Time: Friday, January 22, 2010… 17:30hr SHARP!!!
Minimum Classroom Time Requirement: A minimum of six hours classroom time is required.
Minimum Field Time Requirement: A minimum of one day in the field is required.
AST Providers: Matt Atton & Darrell Dawson
Contact: Matt Atton 250-862-1247
Registration: $200/person ($50 pre-registration & pkg pick up at Venture Gear – Bikes & Backcountry… corner of Springfield & Spall… 250-979-4327)
Just wondering about the field day part of course…..is a snowboarder with snowshoes ok….or is it a ski touring course only? And where would the field part of the course take place? Thank you for your time.
Jonathan
Thank you for your question. The answer is… a snowboarder works best when using a splitboard… we rent them… 2nd best option is a pair of MSR Evo Ascent snowshoes with a 6″ tail… we rent them as well… give us a shout at the shop 250-979-4327
Cheers
Took the course this past weekend and it was awesome! Highly recommend it to anyone who has ever looked longingly at the fresh uncut powder on the other side of the ropes. The course doesn’t teach you how to ski avalanche terrain- but it does teach you how to recognize it, avoid it, and stay alive. Big thanks to Matt and Darrell.
Todd… glad to hear you enjoyed the course. I agree Matt & Darrell are real professionals in the industry.