This course teaches the basic principles of avalanche rescue, rescue operations and hands-on training with avalanche rescue equipment and transceivers. Upon completion students are qualified to participate in organized avalanche rescue operations.

This course meets the prerequisite requirements for Avalanche 2.

Hidden Valley – Feb 2nd 2008

• 08:00a - 11:30p Classroom Instruction at Hidden Valley Base Area
• 12:00p - 4:30p Field Exercises from the Top
• 5:00p – 5:30 Closing Remarks

This course provides an expanded understanding of avalanche rescue techniques covered in Avalanche Fundamentals and Rescue with two full days of avalanche field work. Completion of this course will include backcountry travel at Mt. Washington New Hampshire and field work in Tuckerman’s Ravine. Upon completion students are qualified to participate in organized avalanche rescue and support avalanche rescue operations.

This course meets the prerequisite requirements for Avalanche 2.

Hidden Valley – Feb 2nd 2008

• 08:00a - 11:30p Classroom Instruction at Hidden Valley Base Area
• 12:00p - 4:30p Field Exercises from the Top
• 5:00p – 5:30 Closing Remarks

Pinkham Notch - March 29th-30th 2008

• Details to follow...