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AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course Refresher

The level one refresher is an 8-hour refresher designed to provide avalanche hazard management review.

The course is expected to:

  1. Provide a review of avalanches
  2. Refresh the framework for decision making and risk management in avalanche terrain
  3. Focus on identifying the right questions, rather than on providing “answers.”
  4. Give lessons and exercises that are practically oriented, useful, and applicable in the field.
  5. Refresh companion rescue skills.

 

Student Refreshing outcomes-

At the end of the Level One refresher course the student should be able to:

  • Plan and prepare for travel in avalanche terrain.
  • Recognize avalanche terrain.
  • Describe a basic framework for making decisions in avalanche terrain.
  • Learn and apply effective companion rescue.

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Trip Itinerary | Prerequisites | Additional Information

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TRIP ITINERARY: AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Seminar

DAY 1

 

Meet at the designated location.  The refresher is a field oriented course.  Expect to spend most of the day in the field applying the skills from your level 1 course.

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Prerequisites:

  • AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Seminar
  • Students must be able to travel in avalanche terrain. There are no other prerequisites

Additional Information


Be sure to bring your course manual and field book.

 

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TRIP DETAILS

2012 Dates:

Jan 22

Feb 26

Trip Length:
1 Day

Cost:
$155

Recommended Prior SMG Courses:
AIARE Level 1

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Recommended Follow-up SMG Courses:
Ski Mountaineering Skills    AIARE Level 1 Refresher     AIARE Level II Seminar

 


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