ASG2 Jan 19-21, 2024 - Brundage Ski Resort [Replaces REC1+]

The course venue is in Brundage Ski Resort Avalanche Science ASG2 course includes 3 field days, 4 hours of interactive classroom, and 8 hours of online material. Prerequisite: Able to ski deep powder snow and familiar with ski touring (on skis or split-board). Ski tour 3 consecutive days for a cumulative up to a total of 6-8,000 vertical feet.   Pre-course material: 2-hour online   Course Format: 3 days of fieldwork and backcountry ski touring at Brundage Mountain and nearby Backcountry. 4-hour interactive classroom session with an instructor. 8-hours online video and multimedia material.   Learning Outcomes for REC1+ Module: Gain an understanding of 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 relevant to the avalanche problem of the day