Avalanche Safety Courses

This two-day course is a must for backcountry skiers and winter climbers. Avalancheheory, route finding, stability analysis and rescue techniques are covered in a classroomday followed by a day in the field.

2000: Dec 2 - 3; Dec 5,7,9 (mid- week &Sat.); Dec 9 - 10;  Dec 16 - 17

2001: Jan 6 - 7; 9 & 11 & 13 (mid -week  &Sat.); 13-14;20 - 21; 27 - 28, Feb 10 - 11

Price: $95

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Spend two days ski-touring with experienced mountain guides who will show you some of the secrets of safe route finding in avalanche terrain. A great follow up to Avalanche Awareness 1.

Prerequisites: Strong skier or boarder.

2001: Jan 13 - 14, Feb 3 - 4, Feb. 17- 18

Price: $145

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Avalanche is the greatest hazard facing skiers and winter mountaineers. This course is for those committed to gaining an in-depth understanding of all aspects of the avalanche phenomenon. Six-days of field training in a variety of areas with expert guides.

Prerequisites: No prior training neeeded, strong skier or boarder.

2001: Jan 8 - 13, Feb 12 - 17

Price: $820 ($545 US)

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