Avalanche Level 2 : This is a 3-day class the bedrock standard to travel safely in the backcountry under the American Avalanche Association Guidelines(A3).
Learn more about us Steamboat Springs Avalanche Education from Avalanche Savvy
Location: North Routt County
Accomodation on site: https://steamboatlakeoutpost.com/
Travel Mode: Snowmobile or Snowbike
Dates: 2 field days. Upon interest we will have an option to do the first day(class room sessions) via ZOOM Earlier in the week on Tuesday and Thursday evening.
Avalanche Level 2:
Advancing winter backcountry recreationalists with prior avalanche training and experience. Are you a dedicated snowmobiler who yearns to explore more challenging and complex avalanche terrain? If you’ve taken the Level 1 and Avalanche Rescue and are continuing to venture into the winter backcountry, then the Level 2 course is for you. Build upon the foundation you developed during your prior training. Gain a deeper understanding of the nuances and intricacies of avalanches. Further hone your hazard assessment and decision-making skills. Begin to understand how to choose terrain to match the current avalanche conditions.
Prerequisites: Level 1 and Avalanche Rescue. Pre-requisites need not be motorized, so if you did your level 1 on skis, then bought a snowmobile thats fine.
All students get a free trial pro-account for Caltopo, and OnX trial included with class
At the end of the last day of class students recieve:
- Class completion certificate
- Complimentary membership to the Freinds of CAIC for the rest of the season, and Freinds of CIAC membership card.
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