Avalanche Terrain Travel

The goal for this course is to build confidence in planning and executing a backcountry trip after a participant has completed an AIARE 1 Avalanche Course.  “Putting it All Together” adds a planning lecture and an entire weekend of field trips that develops tour plans and apply appropriate travel techniques. Participants will test their judgment on a full day tour under the instructors’ (American Mountain Guide Association Ski Guide) guidance. Additional practice with skinning, snowshoeing, track setting, and route finding through identified Avalanche Terrain. Required: Previous verification of AIARE 1 training date/location/instructor to be accepted into course. Please feel free to email with any questions and/or concerns!

Lecture: February 11, 2015 from 6:30pm-10pm at Tacoma Program Center, 2302 North 30th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98403.

Field Sessions: FEB 14, 15 Mount Baker Backcountry from 8am-4pm. Option of staying at The Mountaineers Mount Baker Lodge will be available for students and highly encouraged to foster planning and decision making during the evenings!