
Avalanche Science Introduction to Backcountry (January 15-16, 2022)
This product is designed for newcomers to the backcountry. The pace is relaxed!!! Participants learn the fundamentals of safe travel in avalanche terrain. Avalanche companion rescue is included. Avalanche Science REC1 course includes 2 field days, 4 hours of interactive classroom, and 4 hours of online material. This is NOT a private course. Each participant register individually. The REC1 course includes Avalanche Level 1 and the NEW AAA Rescue module. Prerequisite: Able to ski powder snow and familiar with ski touring (on skis or split-board). Ski tour 2 consecutive days for a cumulative total of 6,000 vertical feet. Pre-course material: 2-hour online Course Format: 2 days of fieldwork and backcountry ski touring at Mores Creek Summit, Idaho City. 4-hour interactive classroom session with an instructor. 4-hours online video and multimedia material. Learning Outcomes: introduction to companion rescue. Safe travel in avalanche terrain; protocols, rituals, and human factors. Recog