Avalanche 1 Course
Introduction
- about AIARE
- Course Overview
- A special Note to students
Decision Making- Anatomy of a decision
- Case Study
Avalanche Fundamentals- Avalanche Types & Characteristics
- Avalanche Terrain
- Formation of Layers in the Mountain Snowpack
Plan- Trip Planning
- the trip plan/ AIARE Field book
Observation- Field Observations
- Avalanche & Observations-making the link
- Human Factors & Observations
Choose Terrain & Travel Wisely- Choosing Terrain- "where we go?"
- Timing- When we go?
- Travel Wisely- How we go?
- Managing Uncertainty
- Review the day
Emergency Response- Avalanche Response
- Avalanche Rescue & Safety Equipment
Where we go from here- Epilogue
- self-evaluation Questions & Skills Checklist