ASG2 Jan 31-Feb 2, 2025 at Brundage with Chago

The venue for this course is at Brundage Mountain. Avalanche Science ASG2 course includes 3 field days, 4 hours of interactive classroom, and 8 hours of online material. Lead Guide and Field Instructor: Chago The ASG2 is an updated course replacing the REC1+   Prerequisite: Able to ski deep powder and is familiar with ski touring (on skis or split-board). Able to ski tour 3 consecutive days for a cumulative up to 6-8,000 vertical feet. Pre-course material: 2-hour online Course Format: 3 days of fieldwork and backcountry ski touring at Brundage, Seargents, and Goose Lake area in McCall. 4-hour interactive classroom session with an instructor. 8-hours online video and multimedia material. Learning Outcomes for ASG2 Module: Understand snow science: snow metamorphism and slab avalanche fracture mechanics. Anticipate the impact of weather in the snowpack. Track precipitation, wind, and temperature critical thresholds driving avalanche instability. Make relevant weather, weather, and aval