AARP Avalanche Awareness Workshop 1 

The AAIC will host this community avalanche awareness workshop with support from AARP Alaska. Course is geared toward all snow riders from snowmachiners to snowshoers age 12 and up (under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.) If you are new to snow adventures or have years of experience, this course will help you prepare to get out in the snow safely.

Syllabus:

Introduction

Video presentation - Know Before You Go / or Throttle Decisions

Instructor presented Slideshow (from preparation to terrain management)

Q & A

Introduction or Refresher to Avalanche Safety Gear

Field practice - Terrain awareness, Companion Searching, Probing, Shoveling, First Aid

Review - Feedback Assessment

COST: Free to all AAIC members - Join Now! Membership is just $25

 

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