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Avalanche I
Avalanche Awareness-
Level I
 

 

Join us for an introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche terrain, decision making, travel techniques, human factors, and companion rescue.
This is a class-room based comprehensive 6-hour course.
 

 

Course curriculum includes:

 

  • Weather.
  • Snowpack.
  • Avalanche phenomenon.
  • Terrain Selection.
  • Human factors.
  • Decision making.
  • Avalanche danger ratings.
  • Self-rescue/Companion rescue.
  • Trip Planning and Preparation.
  • Travel Techniques.


COST INCLUDES: Student handbook, all lectures and instruction.

 

 

Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.

We'd love to hear from you! 

tony@nwwilderness.com