
Private ASG2 (group of 4) for Snowmobile and/or Snow-bike Riders
This is a PRIVATE course for a maximum of 4 participants. The course is designed for snowmobile and snowbike riders. The course venue is at Mores Creek Summit. Contact instructor to identify private course date. Course Instructor and license backcountry guide: Jack Simonds Email: jack@avyscience.com ASG2 course includes 3 field days, 4 hours of interactive classroom, and 8 hours of online material. ASG2 course includes AAA Avalanche Level 1 and the AAA Rescue modules. Prerequisite: Own and know how to operate a snowmobile or snow-bike. Pre-course material: 2-hour online Course Format: 3 days of fieldwork with snowmobiles and/or snow bikes. 4-hour interactive classroom session with an instructor. 8-hour online video and multimedia material. Learning Outcomes: 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. Ma