OVERVIEW
Have you ever wanted to get a handle on how to play safe in the backcountry?
• WASA Level 1 Avalanche covers all steps on avalanche safety.
• Skier/Snowboarder ability should be at the intermediate level and have a basic understanding of backcountry ski equipment.
• This two day Avalanche course covers all aspects of the avalanche phenomenon.
• Athlete's get personal training and coaching from WASA Mountain Guides. The small groups gives our athletes high quality instruction and coaching.

STUDENTS WILL LEARN HOW TO:
• Interpret weather/avalanche forecasts to plan their day
• Make good decisions based on current conditions &     forecasts
• Identify terrain which is prone to avalanching.
• Identify & demonstrate good terrain choices when in the field.
• Basic understanding of snowpack layering & make up.
• Basic knowledge of snowpack stability tests & identification of suspect layers.
• General understanding of different snowpacks & climates.
• Identifying hazards
• Understanding, practice & management of an avalanche incident.
• Intro to ski touring

LENGTH: Two days, one evening session.
PRICE: $ 250.oo per session (minimum 4 people)
DATES: Dec 20-21, Dec 22-23, 2011 --- Mar 17-18, Mar 19-20, 2012 READ MORE