Course Detail
Units:
0.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Course Attribute:
University Connected Learning
Description
Skiers, boarders, `shoers, and snowmobilers--get the practical information and hands-on practice you need to be ready for a safe winter of backcountry travel. Topics to be covered in class and field include snow pack, weather and terrain evaluation, safe route finding, and avalanche rescue. We will also practice transceiver search. Please bring your own transceiver if possible. Suitable for beginners or for those wanting a refresher. Bruce and Patty have been guiding and instructing wilderness adventure classes since 1986; both are certified in first aid and CPR.