Level 1 Avalanche Class - Southern CA (March 5,7 classroom a

[Srface Hoar]

The final Level 1 Avalanche course for the season is being offered in Southern CA on March 5 & 7 and March 9th & 10th. The class will consist of two nights of classroom lectures on March 5th and 7th from 6:00-10:00pm in Claremont with the field sessions being held at Mt. Baldy or Mtn High East (Government Canyon) on March 9th and 10th from 8:00am - 4:00pm. The cost for the entire class is $165. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions or you can email me at avalanche@socalnsp.org. Below you will find a link for the course registration page.

Registration Link
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHQ1ajNuTndZMW1PY1NIVXB6MzdxQ1E6MA#gid=0
AGENDA
Tuesday Evening Classroom Session
Time Topic/Activity Location Instructor
6:00-6:10 Introductions Classroom
6:10-6:35 1: Avalanche Fundamentals Classroom
6:35-7:00 2A: Avalanche Triangle – Weather Classroom
7:00-7:35 2B: Avalanche Triangle – Snowpack Classroom
7:35-7:45 Break
7:45-8:05 2C: Avalanche Triangle – Terrain Classroom
7:30-8:10 3: Snow Mechanics/Avalanche dynamics Classroom
8:10-8:25 4: Stability Evaluation* Classroom
8:25-8:55 5: Human Factors Classroom
8:55-9:00 Recap & Feedback Classroom
* Topic to be treated mainly in the field sessions

Thursday Evening Classroom Session
Time Topic Location Instructor
6:00-6:20 6A: Principles of Route Selection and Travel Classroom
6:20-7:00 6B: Backcountry Travel Planning Classroom
6:35-7:15 6C: Decision Making Classroom
7:15-7:20 Break
7:20-7:35 6D: Self Rescue & Survival Classroom
7:45-8:10 7A: Principles of Immediate Search Classroom
8:10-8:25 7B: Avalanche Transceivers* Classroom
8:25-8:35 7C/D: Probing & Shoveling* Classroom
8:35-8:55 7E: Special Medical Considerations Classroom
8:55-9:00 Recap & Feedback Classroom
* Topics to be treated mainly in the field sessions


Saturday All-Day Field Session
Time Topic/Activity Location Instructor
9:00-9:15 Morning Brief Lodge
9:15-10:15 Activity 1: Avalanche Transceivers Field
10:15-11:00 Activity 2: Probing and Shoveling Field
11:00-Noon Activity 3: Avalanche Terrain Recognition Field
Noon-12:45 Lunch
12:45-1:30 Activity 4: Snowpack Observations & Stability Tests Field
1:30-2:30 Activities 5 & 6: Route Selection & Travel; Integrated Hazard Assessment Field
2:30-3:30 Activity 7: Companion Rescue Exercise #1 Field
3:30-4:00 Recap Lodge

Sunday All-Day Field Session
Time Topic/Activity Location Instructor
9:00-9:15 Morning Brief Lodge
9:15-10:00 Activity 1b: Transceiver Practice Field
10:00-Noon Activity 5, 6,& 7: Route Selection, Travel and Hazard Assessment; Immediate Search Exercise #2 Field
Noon-12:45 Lunch
12:45-1:00 Topic 8A: Principles of Organized Rescue* Field
1:00-1:15 Topic 8B: Avalanche Rescue Plans* Field
1:15-1:30 Topic 8C: Rescue Teamwork* Field
1:30-2:00 Topic 9: Personnel Safety in Rescue Operations Field
2:00-3:00 Activity 8: Organized Rescue Simulation Field
3:00-4:00 Final Exam & Course Evaluation Lodge
*Field review of topics treated in homework

[reefuss12]

There should be a course on how to use crampons and ice axes if they go up to Baldy for "in the field" workshop.

[Photoho]

If the snow is too hard for beacon practice, can you do it on the beach ?

[twins]

If the snow is too hard for beacon practice, can you do it on the beach ?

http://books.google.com/books?id=fbYMoc ... ch&f=false
I want to see your trip report afterwards:)

[Spirit Tree]

If the snow is too hard for beacon practice, can you do it on the beach ?

Maybe with this...


Sorry, I couldn't resist. Yes indeed this is a very serious subject. These classes are a wealth of information. Things sure can change in the blink of an eye.

[2NAKLLR]

If the snow is too hard for beacon practice, can you do it on the beach ?

http://books.google.com/books?id=fbYMoc ... ch&f=false
I want to see your trip report afterwards:)

I was gonna mention wrapping your stuff so you don't get sand in your va...
rious epuipment.

[xeren]

The final Level 1 Avalanche course for the season is being offered in Southern CA on March 5 & 7 and March 9th & 10th. The class will consist of two nights of classroom lectures on March 5th and 7th from 6:00-10:00pm in Claremont with the field sessions being held at Mt. Baldy or Mtn High East (Government Canyon) on March 9th and 10th from 8:00am - 4:00pm. The cost for the entire class is $165. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions or you can email me at avalanche@socalnsp.org. Below you will find a link for the course registration page.

Registration Link
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...dxQ1E6MA#gid=0

The registration link seems to be broken- is the class full?

[Srface Hoar]

Registration Link
[url]https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHQ1ajNuTndZMW1PY1NIVXB6MzdxQ1E6MA#gid=0[url]
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The registration link seems to be broken- is the class full?[/quote]

There are still spaces available for this class. I fixed the registration link. Sorry about that.

[xeren]

just noticed that the course is titled "Avalanche Level 1 for the Professional Rescuer"

i'm just looking to take an av1 course for backcountry trips with friends- is there a different course for nonprofessionals?

[Srface Hoar]

just noticed that the course is titled "Avalanche Level 1 for the Professional Rescuer"

i'm just looking to take an av1 course for backcountry trips with friends- is there a different course for nonprofessionals?

This course is designed for backcountry skiers as well as ski patrollers. The last two hours of the field session on Sunday will be focused on a full Organized Rescue. Many of the rescue details transfer over to a group rescue in the Backcountry. I hope this helps.