Avalanche Safety - School Year 2007-2008
Basic Avalanche Education for Backcountry Users
This course assumes no previous avalanche safety training. It is intended as a first step. The travel skills required are on foot. Skis, Snowshoes, or Split Boards are appropriate for this course.
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Advanced Avalanche Education for Skiers
The Advanced Course develops a full understanding of snow pack development and metamorphism. Observation guidelines and recording standards for factors that influence and indicate snow pack stability are presented. Avalanche formation and release and skier triggering mechanisms are discussed. The process of stability analysis is introduced. This course is designed for those who have an interest in expanding their knowledge and understanding of snow stability and snow stability factors.
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Class Times and Costs
Basic Avalanche Education for Backcountry Users
- Minimum of 5 Students
| Time: | Feb 29th and March 1st |
| Cost: | USU Students $35 -- Textbook Included All others $45 -- Textbook Included |
| Location: | ORC |
| Pre-requisites: | Able to travel on foot in the backcountry |
| Instructor: | Toby Weed |
Advanced Avalanche Education for Backcountry Users
- Minimum of 4 and Maximum of 10 Students
If you are interested in this course make arrangements with the instructor for one on one instruction or your own group.
| Time: | TBD |
| Cost: | USU Students $100 - Includes Textbook All others $130 - Includes Textbook |
| Location: | Meet at the Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC) |
| Pre-requisites: | Level 1 or Equivalent Course, Able to Ski or Snowshoe 4+ miles in Backcountry with Overnight Gear. Have a Beacon, Shovel, and Probe |
| Instructor: | Toby Weed |
Class Registration and Contact Information
- Register for all courses at the ORC
Call 797-3264 for more information
Note: The ORC has avalanche safety equipment available for rent.