The Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course will provide entry-level decision-making framework that is based on the most advanced knowledge available. It is suitable for use by people with basic training and little experience.
In addition, the course will:
- Provide the prerequisite knowledge required for further avalanche training.
- Introduce and promote the Avalanche Skills Training Level 2 Course as the logical next step for gaining intermediate-level decision-making skills.
Objectives
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Undertsand the basics of avalanche formation and release.
- Identify avalanche terrain.
- Know the steps required to plan and carry out a trip.
- Use the Avaluator as a decision-making tool in areas where trips are rated using the Avalanche Terrain Exposer Scale (ATES) and where Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins are available.
- Find resources for obtaining ATES terrain ratings if their trip is not rated.
- Find resources of obtaining Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins if these are not available.
- Use appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain.
- Carry out a companion rescue.
- Understand the limits of their training.
Group Size
- Minimum 4 people per course.
- Maximum student / instructor ratio is 8:1
Instructors
- Ryan Johannesen (CAA Active Member, Operations Level One, First Aid, sled guide)
- Aaron Bernasconi (CAA Operations Level one, OEC first aid, lead sled guide)
- Guest Instructors (all instructors will have a minimum of a CAA Operations Level One, extensive snowmobile experience, first aid training.
Transport
- You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the trailheads and classroom.
Trail Pass ($20.00)
- Trail Passes are required at the snowmobiling zones. They can be purchased at the trailhead. Cash only! The money funds the amazing trail conditions the Snowmobile Trail Societies and Clubs provide.
Our Location
Hangfire Avalanche Training is based in beautiful Golden, British Columbia deep in the mountains. We are:
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Food & Accommodation
- You are required to bring lunch for both day one and day two, as well as snacks and water for both days.
- Accommodation: Golden Rim Inn, Mount 7 Lodges or Tourism Golden for other options.
More Information
- For more information, stop in at Mountain Motorsports or call 250 344-0399 or email: course@hangfiretraining.com
