Avalanche Skills for Search and Rescue

Learn the skills necessary to travel safely in avalanche terrain. The focus of the course is on developing observation skills to recognize and make appropriate decisions while in avalanche terrain, as well as mastering companion rescue techniques. Participants will learn to use decision-making tools including the Canadian Avalanche Association's Avaluator. The course has a specific focus on search and rescue introducing the role in avalanche operations, but can also be of use to others working in avalanche terrain. (Formerly SAR150)