Avalanche Awareness

The Avalanche Awareness class focuses on terrain recognition and avoiding exposure to avalanche paths. This course is typically a full day in length. Students can expect to learn the following:

• The basic safety equipment necessary for winter travel.

• How to find and comprehend the avalanche advisory and basic weather forecasts.

• The importance of preparation and training, since most avalanche accidents are triggered by the people involved.

• Where avalanches can and cannot occur, and how to create a plan for managing risk in the backcountry.