Description:
This course is intended for individuals wishing to pursue travel in avalanche terrain, whether backcountry skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing, or mountaineering. Different sections of this course may be appropriate for various modes of travel, for example, skiing and snowboarding vs. snowshoeing. Instruction will take place predominantly at local backcountry mountainous areas through practical skills sessions. The course also includes relevant lecture, discussion, group decision making, and travel plan exercises. Emphasis will be placed on development of skills and knowledge to select appropriate terrain to avoid avalanches.