Itinerary
Pre-Course: Self-paced online study module (optional)
Day 1
8:30 a.m. Meet at Classroom Location
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Avalanche Hazard Concepts
- Introductions
- Avalanche Triangle: The framework for understanding avalanche hazard
- Terrain
- Weather
- Snowpack
- Human factors
1-4 p.m. Avalanche Rescue Skills Introduction
- Pack contents: What to bring into the backcountry
- Transceiver search techniques
- Effective probing and pinpoint search skills
- Individual and group strategic shoveling
- Full scenario practice
4 p.m. Debrief
Day 2
8:30 a.m. Meet at Classroom Location
9-11 a.m. Backcountry Tour Planning Session
- Avalanche forecast
- Weather resources
- Online mapping tools
- Field book use
11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Backcountry Field Session
- Field weather observations
- Snowpack observations
- Terrain observations
4 p.m. Debrief
Day 3
8:30 a.m. Meet at Field Location
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Full-Day Backcountry Tour
- Travel management
- Field observations
- Group decision-making
4 p.m. Course Close and Debrief
Please note: Course itineraries are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions, group abilities, and other elements outside of our control.
