This class builds on the AIARE level 1 avalanche curriculum. In this field based course, students develop their backcountry skiing and riding techniques, skills, and judgement by practicing the following: terrain selection, travel techniques, risk management, and avalanche rescue. Class involves self-propelled backcountry snow travel in mountain environments on variable terrain at elevations above 8,000 ft. NOTE: 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.