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Avalanche Awareness and Rescue Fundamentals

Course number : SI-76-2680   ID : 112204   
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There is a world of mountains to explore during the winter. In this course, you’ll be introduced to the skills and knowledge needed to play and travel safely in snow. Identifying avalanche terrain, basic decision-making, and the risks associated with winter backcountry travel will be covered. We will also learn to perform rescue through fast and efficient transceiver use and efficient digging techniques.

This course is designed for the backcountry beginner and is a precursor to a Level 1 course.

Course fee includes instruction and avalanche equipment. Backcountry skis, snowboards, and snowshoes are available to rent from Outdoor Pursuits for an extra fee.
 

Class Details

2 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Wed.  
  Sat.  

Location : Multiple Location : 
  NIC Coeur d'Alene Campus
  On Site.

Instructor : Terry Brinton 

 

Notice

Please read:  On the field trip day:
-Participants need to dress for outdoor activities that will take place in the snow.
-Participants need to bring skis, a snowboard, or snowshoes so as to navigate in the snow.
-Participants need to bring their own sack lunch and water for the day.
-Course fee includes instruction and avalanche equipment. Fees do not cover ski/snowboard/snowshoe rentals or meals. No equipment? No problem! Backcountry skis, snowboards, and snowshoes are available to rent from Outdoor Pursuits for an extra fee.

Be prepared for Idaho's changing weather. Bring snacks and water, sunglasses or goggles, a warm hat, fleece, or wool base layers, water and windproof outer layer jacket and pants, gloves, and anything else you may need to stay warm in the chilly snow and wind.

**All Outdoor Pursuits clinics are weather dependent. While our instructors will do their best to reschedule sessions that are cancelled due to poor weather, we cannot guarantee that all sessions offered will be completed.

Classes that include an outdoor component will meet in the Outdoor Center on the south side of McLain Hall and travel into the Idaho backcountry from there.

Unsure if this course is right for you? Contact Terry Brinton for more information: 208-769-5941 | Terry.Brinton@nic.edu

Fee: 

$145.00

Registration Closes On
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 @ 12:00 AM


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
12/13/2023 Wed 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM Coeur dAlene, NIC Coeur dAlene Campus  Map, Room: McLain Hall-Outdoor Center, south side of building Terry Brinton  ClassRoom
12/16/2023 Sat 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM On Site, On Site  Map, Room: ID/MT Border Terry Brinton  Field Trip