Keilir Adventure Studies Program offers a three day course in Avalanche Skills Training where you’ll learn how to recognize avalanche terrain and how to self rescue. Specifically you will learn about:

• Avalanche formation and release
• Identify avalanche terrain
• The basics of trip planning
• Optimal use of tools and resources like the avalanche forecasts to mitigate your avalanche risk
• Use appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain
• Intro to companion rescue

The course takes three days (24 - 26 March 2017) and includes both classroom and field components. You don't need any prior experience to attend.

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