Over the course of two days, participants will be exposed to techniques and skills required to become a more competent backcountry partner and rider. The course will include a combination of lectures and field sessions where students will get hands-on experience in learning about snowpack layering, terrain management, decision making, reading and understanding avalanche and weather forecasts, companion rescue skills and a multitude of other information to keep you and your partners safe in the backcountry.
Over the course of two days, participants will be exposed to techniques and skills required to become a more competent backcountry partner and rider. The course will include a combination of lectures and field sessions where students will get hands-on experience in learning about snowpack layering, terrain management, decision making, reading and understanding avalanche and weather forecasts, companion rescue skills and a multitude of other information to keep you and your partners safe in the backcountry.