Provided by Prival
Salt Lake
Friday, March 1, 2024
Level 1 by Prival
Prival Avalanche Level 1 Course - 24 Hour -
Dates: March 1-3, 2024
Cost: $520
All Prival Curriculum Is Recognized By the American Avalanche Association
Course Description
The Prival Level 1 is a three-day / 24-hour course. This course will provide an
introduction to travel in and avoidance of avalanche terrain. Students can expect to
learn and practice terrain, weather and snowpack skills used in backcountry travel. An
emphasis is placed on fundamental group decision making before entering the field, as
well as “on the fly” adjustments and assessments during field travel. Case studies and
cooperative group communication skills address the many human factors that can help
to avoid accidents. Students will also practice basic partner rescue skills.
Prerequisites
Students must be prepared to travel in avalanche terrain on skis, spitboards, snowshoes
or snowmobiles and bring appropriate equipment for traveling in winter weather
conditions for three consecutive days.
Who Should Take this Course
Winter backcountry travelers with some knowledge of or prior avalanche training and
backcountry experience. A Previously completed UAC 101 or equivalent course is
recommended. The Prival Avalanche Awareness and Companion Rescue Course and a
minimum of one day of guided backcountry riding would alternately be a great starting
point.
Aspiring professionals will need to take a AAA approved Level 1 and 8 hour Avalanche
Rescue as a prerequisite for the Pro 1 course.
Learning Outcomes
- As provided by the guidelines of the American Avalanche Association -
At the end of the Level 1 course the student should be able to:
-Access avalanche bulletins and learn to understand & apply that information to the local
forecast areas.
-Describe where and why avalanches occur and their key components for formation.
-Identify the basic Human Factors and apply simple decision tools to prepare for traveling in
avalanche terrain.
-Apply risk management tools: safety equipment, trailhead checks, and basic group
communication skills..
-Learn and practice on their own procedures for basic companion rescue.
-Make key observations for snowpack and weather, and document their findings.
-Practice snowpack tests relative to the current avalanche problems.
-Identify avalanche terrain in the field.
-Choose terrain appropriate for the current avalanche and weather forecast for safe travel.