Snowmachine Level 1

3 full days (27 hours) / $485

This intensive, hands-on course is geared toward snowmachiners who want to build winter backcountry skills. The Level 1 course combines classroom time and field sessions to provide a comprehensive overview of avalanche hazard recognition and evaluation. By the end course, graduates will be able to:

Make a trip plan
Gather pertinent information
Know what kind of avalanche problem they face
Know the patterns of that problem
Choose appropriate terrain for the conditions
Know safe travel techniques for that terrain
Know what to do if things go wrong

Field sessions take place each day, so students should be prepared to remain outside in a variety of weather conditions.

Suggested Gear List HERE

Tuition Includes

Instruction
Instructional handouts

Tuition Does Not Include

Round trip transportation to and from the class site.
Avalanche Essentials by Tremper
Food during the course
Personal gear and clothing.

Pre-Requisites

Reliable Mountain sled only. Registered.
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 https://www.avalanche.ca/cherry-bowl/#/intro
Be prepared to remain outdoors in high wind, heavy snowfall and cold temperatures.

Curriculum

This course is geared towards snowmachiners 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 ~27 hours of classroom and field training. The program curriculum consists of: Avalanche Rescue Beacon use Terrain analysis Snow stability evaluation Decision-making Route selection Safe travel procedures.

Suggested Gear List

No dates are currently scheduled. Please contact us if you are interested in this course.