Avalanche Safety Course
AIARE 1 Avalanche Course for Skiers and Splitboarders
An AIARE certified level one avalanche course.
- Tue, Jan 7, 2020 - Sun, Jan 26, 2020
- Committee: Foothills Backcountry Skiing Committee
- Members: $375.00 Guests: $475.00
- Availability: FULL, 12 on waitlist (36 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
"Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain". This course introduces students to the avalanche phenomena, the types and characteristics of avalanches, and identification and planning of safe routes/travel in avalanche terrain. The course has a major focus on developing solid group communication skills and recognizing and facilitating group dynamics to manage risk. You will also learn how to respond in an avalanche emergency using your avalanche beacon, rescue tools, and techniques to locate victims of an avalanche.
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the Level 1 course students should be able to:
- Plan and prepare for travel in avalanche terrain.
- Recognize avalanche terrain.
- Describe a basic framework for making decisions in avalanche terrain.
- Learn and apply effective companion rescue.
- Four required weekday evening lectures at Mercer Island Community Center 6:15 to 8:45 pm
- One weekend Field Session at Snoqualmie Pass 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Course Fee: Member: $375, Non-Members:$475
Cancellation Fee: During the open registration period, students can cancel their registration and receive a refund of their course fee minus a $50 cancellation fee. After registration closes, students will receive no refunds for cancellations. Attendance is required at all classes and no make-up classes are provided.
Badges you will earn:
This course has no scheduled activities.
beacon, shovel, probe
Backcountry skis/bindings OR splitboard
Skins
Winter 10 Essentials
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