Snowmachine Level 1

2 full days + Online Content (24 hours) / $485

This intensive hands-on course is geared toward snowmachiners who want to build winter backcountry skills. The Level 1 course combines online learning 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.

Tuition Includes

Instruction
Instructional handouts

Tuition Does Not Include

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

Pre-Requisites

Reliable Mountain sled only. Must have current registration.
Students are encouraged to read Avalanche Essentials by Bruce Tremper prior to the course start date.
Online pre-coursework must be completed before meeting in the field- including passing a quiz. Those who thoroughly study their pre-course material before the workshop can expect to absorb more during the course.
Watch: 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 both online coursework and field training. Curriculum includes: Avalanche Rescue Transceiver Use, Terrain Analysis, Snow Stability Evaluation, Decision-Making, Route Selection, Safe Travel Procedures.

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