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Level 2 Avalanche Courses
Utah Mountain Adventures
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Avalanche Education > Scheduled Classes > Level Two Avalanche Class
Review and expand upon material learned in Level I. Learn to identify snow crystal types and processes leading to them; how to record and interpret information gained from snow pits, stability tests, weather and other factors contributing to snow strength. Practice complex, multiple-beacon rescues.
Description:
This 32-hour American Avalanche Association sanctioned course is oriented toward towards those who have taken a Level I, or equivalent course, and have significant backcountry experience under their belt. Ski patrollers, winter search and rescue personnel, mountain guides, and other serious winter mountain travelers often enroll in this intensive class. Classroom sessions will be held in Salt Lake City Thursday and in Alta, Friday and over the weekend. Field sessions will be in the backcountry surrounding Alta. UMA is proud to have some of the top professionals in American avalanche education as instructors on this advanced course. Their insights and experience will enable graduates of this course to feel confident to plan and lead backcountry travel, perform and professionally document test profiles and other field observations, forecast instability and danger, address human factors, and conduct multiple-burial companion recovery.
Dates:
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Jan 28 - 31, 2010 |
Thurs (6-9pm), Fri (8am-5pm), Sat (8am-6pm) & Sun (8am-6pm) |
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Fee:
$340 pp plus tax
Location:
Salt Lake City, Utah
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