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CANADIAN AVALANCHE COURSES
RECOGNIZED BY THE CANADIAN AVALANCHE ASSOCIATION Join
Tim Rippel- Playing in his back yard professionally guiding as an ACMG
certified ski guide and teaching in the West Kootenays for the past 18
years. Familar with secret stashes, great lines and variable
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AST LEVEL 1 - 2010'
2011 AVALANCE COURSES - AVAILABILITY
& LOGISTICS |
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INTRODUCTORY (Avalanche
Skills Training) Level 1
Learn to recognize and
avoid avalanche hazards. This course follows the Canadian Avalanche
Association outline. Classroom lecture and videos provide information
about avalanche terrain, weather, snow-pack formation and safety measures.
On the field trip, we travel into alpine terrain to learn the practical
aspects of safe travel techniques and route finding, we make field
observations and snow pack tests to recognize hazard. We will
practice transceiver searches and perform a rescue practice.
COST: $185.00
- Includes: 20+ hours of
comprehensive instruction.
- Field Book
- Curriculum,
instructional materials and student handbooks.
- Avaluator card and
instruction
- CAA Completion
Certificate
DATES: 2 days plus
1 evening lecture. See curriculum outline below.
Dec.
22-23, 2010
Jan.
1- 2, 2011
Feb.
1- 2, 2011
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AST LEVEL
2 - 2010' 2011 AVALANCE
COURSES - AVAILABLITY-
LOGISTICS |
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ADVANCED (Avalanche
Skills Training) Level 2
This course is a 40+ hour
comprehensive, advanced skills avalanche course. See curriculum
outline below.
COST: $350.00
DATES:
OBJECTIVES:
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At
the end of course students should be able to:
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Describe
and understand snow stability evaluation.
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Find
safe routes in avalanche terrain.
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Know
how to manage a group in avalanche terrain.
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Make
decisions appropriate to knowledge and experience in avalanche
terrain.
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Carry
out efficient and effective small party self-rescue.
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Describe
and understand large-scale organized rescue.
Course
includes: 40+- hours
instruction, Handout Package, Manual, CAA completion certificate and 4
days of intense learning.
Dec.
18- 21, 2010
Jan.
4 - 7 , 2011
Feb.
4 - 7 , 2011
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COURSE
CURRICULUM OUTLINE |
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AST
Level 1 |
AST
Level 2 |
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CLASSROOM-
Evening before
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Introduction
(Objectives, Waivers)
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Formation
and Nature of Avalanches
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Avalanche
Terrain
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Factors
Affecting Snow Stability
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Video,
Slide presentation
FIELD SESSION- DAY 1
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Introduction
of Mountain Snow Pack
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Winter
Back country travel
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Assessing
Avalanche Danger
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Safety
Measures and Self Rescue/Transceivers
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Conclusion/Evaluation
by students
FIELD
SESSION-DAY 2
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Terrain
Recognition
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Route
Finding
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Safe
Travel
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Group
Management
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Stability
Evaluation
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Hazard
Recognition
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Small
Party Self Rescue
Hours 20+
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Classroom
Session - Day 1
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Introduction,
(Objectives, Waivers)
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Formation
and Nature
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Avalanche
Terrain
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Factors
Affecting Snow Stability
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Mountain
Snowpack-Advanced
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Winter
Backcountry Travel
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Assessing
Avalanche Danger and Decision Making
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Safety
Measures and Self Rescue /Transceivers
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Mountain
Weather
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Field
Observations
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Snow
Science
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Organized
Search and Rescue
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Accident
critiques (evenings)
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Video
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Conclusion
and course evaluation by students
Field Session
Day 2-4
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- Terrain
Recognition
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Route
Finding
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Safe
Travel
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Group
Management
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Stability
Management
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Stability
Evaluation
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Hazard
Recognition
Hours
40+
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AST
STUDENT EQUIPMENT LIST |
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GENERAL
GENERAL
Recommended
equipment list for all students on all courses:
- Clothing
for activity and standing in cold/snowy weather (no cotton).
- Long
underwear
- Insulating
layers
- Outer
layer (wind/waterproof)
- Warm
gloves, mitts, headband, and hat
- Goggles
and sunglasses
- Small
personal first-aid kit (sunscreen, lip-balm, moleskin, Band-Aids,
medications, etc.)
- Avalanche
probe
- Collapsible
shovel
- Avalanche
beacon (457 khx or dual ONLY, 457 single frequency RECOMMENDED).
- Pack
(large enough for all equipment on day tours).
- AST
2 students should bring a snow study kit (lens, screen, ruler,
thermometer, compass, rutsch block cord).
SKIING
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Recommended equipment for students
in courses where traveling on skis:
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Boots (appropriate for conditions
and activity).
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Skis
(with touring bindings and skins if appropriate).
Poles
SNOWBOARDING
OR
SNOW SHOES
Lunch
and a water bottle
Peak
Freak Expeditions have some articles available for rent, if we do not
have what you need, we can refer you to one of our local equipment
providers.
Equipment
Rentals Available in Nelson:
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Beacon
$10.00
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Shovel
$
5.00
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Probes
$
5.00
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Skins
$
5.00
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Poles
$
5.00
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Alpine
Trekkers $
7.00
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Snowshoes
$10.00
*Required
equipment must be obtained prior to course start.
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INSTRUCTOR |
| Tim
Rippel- Professional Member of the Canadian Avalanche Association, Himalayan
Mountain Guide, CAC Level II Avalanche Technician, Certified ACMG Ski Guide, Risk
Management, Mountain Rescue and Mountain Skills Instruction
professional, Owner/Operator of Peak Freak Expeditions Inc.
BIO |
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ACCOMMODATION |
| Whitewater Chalet:
(optional) Nelson B.C. $50.00CA per night for AST2 course participants.
Minimum 3–nights apply.
AST 1 students-2 night minimum. |
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RESERVE
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| Check
availability: Space is limited to only 8 spots. To avoid
disappointment book early!
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