ASG2 January 10-12, 2025 with Josh Butler

Avalanche Science ASG2 course includes 3 field days, 4 hours of interactive classroom, and 8 hours of online material. Lead Guide and Field Instructor: Josh Butler and Antonio Tieppo 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 Mores Creek Summit, Idaho City. 4-hour interactive classroom session with an instructor. 8-hours online video and multimedia material. Learning Outcomes for REC1+ 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 avalanche observations. Target observations relev