AIARE Level 2: Analyzing Snow Instability & Avalanche Hazard
About:
AIARE Level 2 is a 4-day program that provides backcountry leaders the opportunity to advance their avalanche knowledge and decision making skills. The Level 2 builds from the introductory avalanche hazard management skills learned in Level 1 and adds the observation and evaluation of instability factors critical to daily stability and hazard evaluation. See photos from last year. Equipment List
Instructors:
Who:
All backcountry travelers with previous avalanche hazard management skills will benefit from this course.
When:
March 25-28, 2012
Where:
Valdez, AK
Cost:
Required Texts:
The Avalanche Handbook, McClung & Schaerer <buy here>
Snow, Weather, and Avalanches: Observational Guidelines <buy here>
Online Version <here>
AIARE Level 2 Pre-Course Quiz <here>