4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This short avalanche course equips you with practical skills to plan safer backcountry outings, interpret weather and avalanche forecasts, and grasp snowpack structure along with common avalanche issues. You'll learn to assess terrain, select conservative routes, conduct quick field tests, and manage groups using clear communication, robust movement protocols, and effective emergency responses, enabling confident, informed decisions beyond the ski fields.
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Develop skills
- Avalanche hazard recognition: spot snowpack indicators and forecast warnings swiftly.
- Terrain and route design: choose safer paths, steer clear of hazards, and establish clear go/no-go boundaries.
- Backcountry tour planning: utilise maps, satellite imagery, and weather data to create robust tour plans.
- Group risk management: brief the team clearly, travel safely, and handle on-mountain disputes.
- Field stability tests: perform CT, ECT, and test slopes to support cautious decisions.
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