RECREATIONAL AVALANCHE COURSE OUTLINE

Classroom Session

• Formation and Nature of Avalanches
• Avalanche Terrain
• Factors Affecting Snow Stability
• Mountain Snow Pack
• Winter Backcountry Travel
• Assessing Avalanche Danger
• Safety Measures and Self Rescue

Field Session

• Terrain Recognition
• Route Finding
• Safe Travel
• Group Management
• Stability Evaluation
• Hazard Recognition
• Small Party Self Rescue