ASG2 Private Course-Individual payment - (Replaces REC1+)
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ASG2 Private Course-Individual payment - (Replaces REC1+)

$650.00
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Avalanche Science ASG2 course includes 3 field days, 4 hours of interactive classroom, and 8 hours of online material. Prerequisite: Able to ski powder snow and familiar with ski touring (on skis or split-board). Ski tour 3 consecutive days for a cumulative total of 6-8,000 vertical feet. Pre-course material: 2-hour online Course Format: 3 days of fieldwork and backcountry ski touring at Mores Creek Summit, Idaho City. 4-hour interactive classroom session with an instructor. 8-hours online video and multimedia material. Learning Outcomes for ASG2 Module: Gain an understanding of snow science: snow metamorphism and slab avalanche fracture mechanics. Anticipate the impact of weather in the snowpack. Track precipitation, wind, and temperature critical thresholds driving avalanche instability. Make relevant weather, weather, and avalanche observations. Target observations relevant to the avalanche problem of the day. Familiarity with CAA OGRS / AAA SWAG. Competency with ATES frameworks.

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