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Level 1

Provided by Utah Mountain Adventures
Salt Lake
Thursday, February 18, 2021
This class takes place on Thursday & Friday evening from 5:30pm-9:00pm and Saturday & Sunday Field days (8-9 hr daytime). The Level 1 course is 60% in the field and 40% classroom work. Cost: $425, plus tax.
Register here.
Learn safe travel in avalanche terrain and recognition of weather, snow pack and terrain factors contributing to avalanche hazard. Dig snow pits and perform field tests to recognize weak and strong layers in snow pack and practice efficient rescue with avalanche beacons. No previous avalanche education necessary.
Course Description: This 24-hour course is sanctioned by the American Avalanche Association, and students will receive a nationally recognized certificate upon completion. It is designed for those with or without previous avalanche education or experience, seeking a comprehensive and structured course. The schedule includes lectures in Salt Lake City on Friday evening, and a mix of field sessions and lectures on both Saturday and Sunday in Alta and the surrounding backcountry. The graduate of this course will understand the basics of snow science, stability evaluation, safe travel, and rescue, and be ready to make informed decisions in avalanche terrain.
Schedule:
Thursday
5:30pm - 9:00 pm - Zoom Meetings
Friday
5:30pm - 9:00 pm - Zoom Meetings
Saturday
8:00am - 5:00pm - Field Session
Sunday
8:00am - 2:00 pm - Field Session
[Travel Break]
4:00pm - 6:00pm - Virtual Recap & Closing Meeting
Register here or contact Utah Mountain Adventures:
Cost: $425, plus tax
phone: 801-550-3986