
REC2+
This is a 3-day Avalanche Science REC 2+ course. The dates listed correspond to classroom and field days. The Internet-ZOOM classroom sessions will be communicated once participants register. AS Level 2+ is also a Level 1 refresher! Course space is limited. Register ASAP to reserve your space. Avalanche Science courses are closed with 6 participants. Prerequisite: Able to ski powder snow and familiar with ski touring (on skis or split-board) equipment. Pre-course material: 4-hour online Course Format: Two 3-hour internet-ZOOM REC1+ classroom REVIEW sessions scheduled from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Three days of fieldwork and backcountry ski touring. Learning Outcomes for REC2+: 1. Review REC1+/Level1 concepts: Recognize avalanche terrain, develop a systematic method for avalanche risk assessment, and execute safe travel plans. Science of snow crystals, metamorphism, and slab avalanche fracture mechanics. Understand the impact of weather in the snowpack. Track precipitation, wind, an