AVALANCHE AWARENESS TRAINING
An introduction to avalanche risks and how to manage those risks. The course includes a short classroom period followed by a “hands-on” field portion.
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This course is an introduction to avalanche risks and how to manage those risks. The course includes a short classroom period followed by a “hands-on” field portion.
Topics Covered Include: – Introduction to Avalanches (Classroom) – Avalanche Hazard Evaluation (Classroom) – Avalanche Safety Equipment and Rescue (Classroom) – Avalanches: History and Impact on Military Operations (Optional) – Identification of Avalanche Terrain (Field) – Avalanche Field Tests (Field) – Beacon Searches (Field) – Probing and Shoveling Exercise (Field) – Search and Rescue Exercise (Field) – Final Exercise Scenario (Field)