HKIN 143 Avalanche Safety Training

This course combines the Avalanche Safety Training Level 1 and 2 certificates, developed by the Canadian Avalanche Center, in an expanded format including a 6 day introduction to wilderness touring. This course teaches the basics of the formation and nature of avalanches, avalanche terrain, and avalanche rescue. This course teaches students to use decision making frameworks, developed by avalanche professionals, to make key safety decisions for travel in avalanche terrain

Notes: 2 credits, Winter – Annually
Prerequisites: Enrollment in OL/ERT program
OL/ERT Course