Avalanche Level I

Boulder Mountaineering School, CMC Boulder Group

Level I course objectives:

• Identify avalanche terrain and make route finding decisions
• Identify weak and strong layers
• Perform field test to learn snow stability/instability
• Recognize weather, terrain and snowpack factors contributing to instability
• Perform small group rescue
• Perform fast and efficient transceiver rescue

The course consists of two evening lecture sessions and one all day field trip. If you have any questions about this course please contact the clinic.

Student Equipment:  Field trip will be in a winter avalanche environment of intermediate backcountry terrain. All students will need to be prepared for standing around all day and staying warm. In addition, each student will need a beacon, shovel, snow shoes or skis/snowboard with skins. A few beacons will be available to use for the class.

Required Text:  SnowSense: A guide to evaluating snow avalanche hazard, Jill Fredston and Doug Fesler.(Text & course handouts included in course fee)

Course offered

• Winter

Application and Student Waivers

• Application for Avalanche Level 1
• Student Responsibilities and Liability Release (all applicants need to sign!)