AVALANCHE SAFETY
Level 2 Avalanche: Analyzing Snow Stability & Avalanche Hazard (AIARE 2)
Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership
Institute
December 20-23
Thursday: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Friday-Sunday: 7am-5pm
$475
The level 2 course is a 4-day program that provides backcountry leaders the opportunity to advance their avalanche knowledge and decision making skills. This course also includes the introductory and prerequisite components for the professional progression: the level 3 certificate. The Level 2 builds from the introductory avalanche hazard management model introduced in the level one and adds to it the evaluation of factors critical to stability evaluation. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Advance understanding of avalanche terrain, particularly from the perspective of stability analysis; Discuss how the snowpack develops and metamorphoses over time; and discuss the factors that contribute to spatial variability; Learn standard observation guidelines and recording formats for factors that influence or indicate snow stability. SWAG MODULE; Advance understanding of avalanche release and triggering mechanisms; Introduce a snow stability analysis and forecasting framework; Improve companion rescue skills including multiple and deep burials. Level 2 course.