Level II

Analyzing Snow Stability and Avalanche Hazard

The level II course is a 4-day program based at our field office at Three Creeks Sno Park. Level II provides backcountry leaders the opportunity to advance their avalanche knowledge and decision making skills. This is the core course for recreational group leaders and includes the introductory and prerequisite components for the professional progression: the Level III certificate.

The Level II builds from the introductory avalanche hazard management model introduced in the Level I and adds to it the evaluation of factors critical to stability evaluation.

Learning Objectives for Level II :

1. Advance understanding of avalanche terrain, particularly from the perspective of stability analysis.
2. Discuss how the snowpack develops and metamorphoses over time; and discuss the factors that contribute to spatial variability.
3. Learn standard observation guidelines and recording formats for factors that influence or indicate snow stability. SWAG MODULE.
4. Advance understanding of avalanche release and triggering mechanisms.
5. Introduce a snow stability analysis and forecasting framework.
6. Improve companion rescue skills including multiple and deep burials.

Prerequisites: Students must have the ability to travel in avalanche terrain. An AIARE Level I Course (strongly recommended) or equivalent training/experience is required.

Cost: $525 per student

Schedule:

• January 13-16, 2011 (Open)
• Hut Based Lavel II March 13-16, 2011 (Open) Cost $635.00

We are now accepting reservations for the 2010/2011 season.

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