Course Description
This course is an introduction to avalanche risks and how to manage those risks. The course includes a short classroom period followed by “hands-on” field portion.
Topics Covered Include
- Introduction to Avalanches (Classroom)
- Avalanche Hazard Evaluation (Classroom)
- Avalanche Safety Equipment and Rescue (Classroom)
- Avalanches: History and Impact on Military Operations (Optional)
- Identification of Avalanche Terrain (Field)
- Avalanche Field Tests (Field)
- Beacon Searches (Field)
- Probing and Shoveling Exercise (Field)
- Search and Rescue Exercise (Field)
- Final Exercise Scenario (Field)