Avalanche Skills Training I & II
For those who want more than just the basics, this five day advanced course will complement learning from the basic course and give you greater skill in the winter mountains. This course will cover avalanche mechanisms & dynamics, weather analysis and observations, multiple beacon searching (analog and digital), comprehensive terrain analysis, route finding, group management, field tests and observations and rescue scenarios. We will also cover outdoor First-Aid, treatment for hypothermia and shock, basic CPR and victim transport from backcountry areas. This course is a must for those who are truly serious about riding safely in the backcountry.
Avalanche Skills Training I & II 2009 (English)January 10-12, February 7 & 8
March 14-18
Avalanche Skills Training I & II 2009 (Japanese)
To be announced, contact us for more information.
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Cost
55,000 yen
Location
Hakuba, Tsugaike Shizen, Minekata
Includes
Textbook, one full day and three evenings of classroom and four days in the field, lift tickets, backcountry insurance, tax
Bring
Equipment (same as the AST I course), one thermometer, one 8X or 10X loupe, one crystal screen, waterproof notebook and mechanical pencil for field observations. Equipment rentals and sales are possible at the course for very discounted prices.
Alternate Dates
We can schedule alternate dates if you are able to gather a group of 6. Contact us for more information.
Operations Level 1
Level 1 Training 2009January 17-26 ***2009 COURSE FULLY BOOKED AS AT OCTOBER 2008***
This operations Level 1 Avalanche Awareness course is held once a year in Japan and is run by J.A.N. It is equivalent to the Canadian Avalanche Association Level 1 Course. Please contact Evergreen for dates and details.
