February 22-24, 2008: Level II Avalanche Course
Friday 6-9PM, Saturday 8AM-8PM, Sunday 8AM-5PM. $225 per person.
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
snowpits, stability tests, weather and other factors contributing to
snow strength.
Must have completed Level 1 avalanche course.
Course curricula follow AAA guidelines and are sent upon signing up
for the courses
AVALANCHE COURSES GEAR LIST
- non-cotton top and bottom under layers (capilene or polypro)
- if you're a cold type person, layer light/med weight with
expedition weight fleece insulation layer
- waterproof/windproof top and bottom outer shell
- wool (and liner) socks
- 2 pairs of waterproof snow gloves or mittens
- fleece or liner glove for skining
- hat and headband
- Sunglasses and goggles
- sunscreen
- 1 or 2 litres of water
- lunch, snacks and dinner for Saturday
- Ski or snowboard boots
- Alpine touring, telemark skis or alpine skis with binding
inserts, or split snowboard OR snowshoes
- poles
- skins
- beacon *
- shovel *
- day backpack
* EUMA will provide you with a beacon and a shovel if you need
them. Other equipment is available for rent at REI and Black Diamond
Avalanche courses can also be booked as custom/private instruction any
chosen day of the ski season.
Please contact Exum Utah Mountain Adventures for more information at
550-EXUM (3986). Or visit our website at
http://www.exum.ofutah.com.
We offer avalanche courses in the Park City area for professional and
recreational backcountry users of all levels.
There are courses for every level of backcountry user, from skier to
snowboarder, telemark to snowshoe or snowmobile traveler.
We also offer special avalanche training for aspiring American Mountain
Guides Association (AMGA) ski and ski mountaineering guides. Our courses
are produced by the American Avalanche Institute for Research and Education
(AIARE). These avalanche courses are also internationally recognized for ski
patrollers, guides and other professionals. The recording methods and
standards learned are consistent throughout our network, which exists
throughout the world.
Our teaching style is the on the cutting edge: full PowerPoint
presentations, small classes and information on the latest research and
developing standards throughout the USA. We strictly follow international
standards in recording weather, snowpack and avalanche activity.
Our instructors are specially trained and qualified by AIARE and certified
by the either the AMGA or IFMGA (International Mountain Guide Association)
in ski guiding or all aspects of mountain guiding to emphasize
decision-making in avalanche terrain as well as travel techniques.
Our instructors have experience in every snow condition and climate and have
guided and conducted avalanche classes throughout the world. They are simply
among the best in the field!
For our level III avalanche courses, we have only fully
IFMGA/internationally certified guides instructing. We keep our high
standards by requiring yearly refresher courses and international workshops.
Check out our nationwide program on the
AIARE website
We offer special private courses by request in all levels, as well as group
and individual two hour awareness classes for schools and seminars.
Customized courses for private individuals and groups can be arranged as
well.
For more information call White Pine Touring, above
or email Scott House
or Swiss Rock Guides
or visit the Swiss Rock Guides web site
