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Who for? |
Skiers, boarders and mountaineers who want the
basic knowledge and a practical introduction to
safe travel in avalanche terrain. |
Skiers, boarders and mountaineers who want to
travel in avalanche terrain. |
Experienced skiers, boarders and mountaineers
who want to increase their understanding and
ability to travel in avalanche terrain. |
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Course aim |
To provide a practical overview of the main
elements for safe travel in avalanche terrain. |
To equip participants with the knowledge and
skills to understand the principles for safe
travel in avalanche terrain. |
To develop participants practical ability to
travel safely in avalanche terrain. |
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Main outcomes |
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Recognition of avalanche terrain and hazards
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Knowledge of risk reduction techniques
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Basic skills in search and rescue |
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Understanding about snow pack formation and
avalanche types and triggers
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Ability to plan journeys in avalanche terrain.
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Ability to organise search and rescue |
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Understanding of snowpack and weather analysis.
· Ability to forecast avalanche hazards.
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Ability to route find in avalanche terrain.
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Ability to undertake complex search and rescue. |
