Tuition Includes

• Instruction
• Instructional handouts

Tuition Does Not Include

• Round trip transportation to and from the class site.
• Avalanche Essentials by Bruce Tremper
• Food during the course
• Personal gear and clothing (see the Course Gear List below).

Pre-Requisites

• Students are required to read Avalanche Essentials by Bruce Tremper prior to the course start date. There is a pre-test that is sent to course participants upon enrollment, which is based on the required reading. Those who thoroughly study their pre-course material before the workshop can expect to absorb more during the course.
• Watch and read Rescue at Cherry Bowl
• Participants must be able to ski or snowshoe up and downhill in variable terrain and changing snow conditions (snowboarders need to use snowshoes or splitboard with skins).
• 16 years old at least (and able to drive). No exceptions.

Curriculum

This course is geared towards skiers, boarders, climbers, and other backcountry enthusiasts and is an intensive, hands-on course, which will provide students with the skills necessary to recognize and evaluate potential avalanche hazard. This course consists of 30 hours of classroom and field training. Program curriculum consists of:

• Avalanche Rescue Transceiver use
• Terrain analysis
• Snow stability evaluation
• Decision-making
• Route selection
• Safe travel procedures