Snow and avalanches - advanced training for ski-climbers
The course will provide information about:
Nivology
Strategies to evaluate avalanche hazard
Research methods in case of trapped groups
Breakdown aid
The course will include practical exercises and a didactic field-trip
Minimal requirements: backcountry skiing, good experience in ski-climbing
Required equipment: normal requirements for ski-climbing, BSA, ARVA, shovel, probe