Orange County/ San Diego Level 1 Avalanche Course - Jan 29, 31 and Feb 2,3

I though I would post up some information regarding a Level 1 Avalanche course is being offered in Southern CA on January 29th & 31st and Feb 2nd & 3rd. The class will consist of two nights of classroom lectures on January 29th and 31st from 6:00-10:00pm in Carlsbad with the field sessions being held at Mt. Baldy on February 2nd and 3rd from 8:00am - 4:00pm. The cost for the entire class is $165. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions or you can email me at avalanche@socalnsp.org. Below you will find a link for the course registration page.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...5FVWc6MA#gid=0

AGENDA
Tuesday Evening Classroom Session
Time Topic/Activity Location Instructor
6:00-6:10 Introductions Classroom
6:10-6:35 1: Avalanche Fundamentals Classroom
6:35-7:00 2A: Avalanche Triangle – Weather Classroom
7:00-7:35 2B: Avalanche Triangle – Snowpack Classroom
7:35-7:45 Break
7:45-8:05 2C: Avalanche Triangle – Terrain Classroom
7:30-8:10 3: Snow Mechanics/Avalanche dynamics Classroom
8:10-8:25 4: Stability Evaluation* Classroom
8:25-8:55 5: Human Factors Classroom
8:55-9:00 Recap & Feedback Classroom
* Topic to be treated mainly in the field sessions

Thursday Evening Classroom Session
Time Topic Location Instructor
6:00-6:20 6A: Principles of Route Selection and Travel Classroom
6:20-7:00 6B: Backcountry Travel Planning Classroom
6:35-7:15 6C: Decision Making Classroom
7:15-7:20 Break
7:20-7:35 6D: Self Rescue & Survival Classroom
7:45-8:10 7A: Principles of Immediate Search Classroom
8:10-8:25 7B: Avalanche Transceivers* Classroom
8:25-8:35 7C/D: Probing & Shoveling* Classroom
8:35-8:55 7E: Special Medical Considerations Classroom
8:55-9:00 Recap & Feedback Classroom
* Topics to be treated mainly in the field sessions


Saturday All-Day Field Session
Time Topic/Activity Location Instructor
9:00-9:15 Morning Brief Lodge
9:15-10:15 Activity 1: Avalanche Transceivers Field
10:15-11:00 Activity 2: Probing and Shoveling Field
11:00-Noon Activity 3: Avalanche Terrain Recognition Field
Noon-12:45 Lunch
12:45-1:30 Activity 4: Snowpack Observations & Stability Tests Field
1:30-2:30 Activities 5 & 6: Route Selection & Travel; Integrated Hazard Assessment Field
2:30-3:30 Activity 7: Companion Rescue Exercise #1 Field
3:30-4:00 Recap Lodge

Sunday All-Day Field Session
Time Topic/Activity Location Instructor
9:00-9:15 Morning Brief Lodge
9:15-10:00 Activity 1b: Transceiver Practice Field
10:00-Noon Activity 5, 6,& 7: Route Selection, Travel and Hazard Assessment; Immediate Search Exercise #2 Field
Noon-12:45 Lunch
12:45-1:00 Topic 8A: Principles of Organized Rescue* Field
1:00-1:15 Topic 8B: Avalanche Rescue Plans* Field
1:15-1:30 Topic 8C: Rescue Teamwork* Field
1:30-2:00 Topic 9: Personnel Safety in Rescue Operations Field
2:00-3:00 Activity 8: Organized Rescue Simulation Field
3:00-4:00 Final Exam & Course Evaluation Lodge
*Field review of topics treated in homework

There are still a couple of spots left in the class for any of the Orange County or San Diego mags

It would be great if this was offered in the Los Angeles area too. I could definitely round up 4 to 5 people.

We just finished a Level 1 class last week in the LA area. We have another one scheduled in March for the LA area.

March 5th and 7th Classroom Sessions
March 9th and 10th Field Session

March Registration Link
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...dxQ1E6MA#gid=0

Oh cool. That is great.

I am not a Ski Patroller, and I have no previous training.

Is this class not for me? Avy 0?

Thanks

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Originally Posted by canadafornia

I am not a Ski Patroller, and I have no previous training.

Is this class not for me? Avy 0?

Thanks

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Not a problem. The class is designed for the entry level backcountry skier. The last portion of the field day on Sunday is designed for patrollers with an Organized Rescue. This section is still useful for the backcountry ski to practice their companion rescue skills.

Where is the LA class is going to be held?

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Originally Posted by Dkla52

Where is the LA class is going to be held?

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The classroom sessions in March will be in Claremont and the field sessions will be at either Mtn High East side country (Government Canyon) or Mt Baldy.

Ok. Great. I was thrown off by the top of the form where it states you need a patroller number.

Thanks.

Great course, just finished the LA one. Props to srface_hoar for doing an excellent class.

Wanted to pass along some additional info regarding the class beginning tomorrow. For those who can not make the Feb 2-3 field sessions, I will have an additional field session on March 9-10 as an option.