advanced

Below is the content of the Advanced training course. 

This course develops the essential knowledge and skills for experienced skiers, boarders and mountaineers who travel in avalanche terrain.

A.  Snow, slopes and triggers

·       Revise Foundation topics

·       Snow profile comparisons and analysis

·       Field test comparisons and analysis

·       Weather forecast analysis

·       Avalanche hazard forecasting

B.  Information, observation and decision making

·       Revise Foundation topics

·       Weather observations

·       Detailed terrain evaluation

·       Advanced route choice, navigation and group organisation

·       Analysis of decision making and risk reduction techniques

C.  Rescue organisation, searching and emergency care

·       Revise Foundation topics

·       Advanced transceiver exercises and rescue scenarios