Level I Avalanche Class (National Ski Patrol-Sponsored)

When: 2-3 Feb 2008 (Sat & Sun) — Deadline to Register: 4 Jan 08

Where: Day 1 = Pinetop-Lakeside City Hall, Pinetop AZ, Day 2 Sunrise Park Resort

LEVEL I AVALANCHE Course Description: This course teaches students how terrain, weather, and snowpack contribute to avalanche hazards. This knowledge is used during decision-making exercises in the classroom and in the field session. Students also become acquainted with human factors, which skew effective decision making. The course covers movement through avalanche terrain, route selection/hazard identification, and stability assessments in the field environment. Also focuses heavily on the fundamentals of self, group, and organized rescue. Students complete a written exam and practical evaluation during field exercises. Upon course completion, students are qualified to participate in organized rescue operations. Field exposure includes transceiver practice, probe line execution, a variety of field tests for snow stability, and snow pit analysis and role playing in a rescue scenario.

• Prerequisite: Excellent physical condition, because the course requires strenuous physical exertion. Students are generally expected to perform in a variety of snow conditions (including deep snow), hike moderate distances, climb moderate to steep slopes, and traverse steep slopes.
 
• Time commitment: 8 hours classroom and 8 hours of field work. Classroom time may vary depending on the amount of preparatory work required.
 
• Fee: $100 deposit, BUT YOU GET A $35 refund when you walk in the classroom door.
• Credential: NSP Certificate of Achievement
 
• Instructor of record: NSP Level I or Level II Avalanche instructor
 
• Required texts: Included in the registration fee