Overview
Description
This field-based course describes a framework for decision-making and risk management in avalanche terrain. Successful students will receive a nationally recognized American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Level 1 certificate.
Requirements
Recommended Preparation
- Students should be able to descend black diamond terrain in variable snow conditions
- should be prepared with equipment to travel in the backcountry, i.e. split board/skins or skis/skins
Original catalog text
Recommended Preparation
Students should be able to descend black diamond terrain in variable snow conditions and should be prepared with equipment to travel in the backcountry, i.e. split board/skins or skis/skins.
Units
Laboratory Studio1
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and differentiate avalanche types, avalanche terrain, and avalanche travel techniques.
- Demonstrate companion rescue.
- Explore the winter backcountry using the AIARE risk management framework to make terrain choices in a group setting.