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.