Backcountry Ski Touring 2020: Avalanche Field Session

Activity Notes

This is the field session for practicing avalanche rescue skills. Reading assignment: Chapter 1: Gear and Equipment ? Avalanche Safety Equipment Chapter 2: All sections except Tour Planning Chapter 10: Rescue Techniques and Emergency Preparedness ? Avalanche Companion Rescue Class materials: Avy Lecture and Beacon Practice Google Site Homework: Types of Avalanches Where to dig a snow pit Shovel Tilt Test Shovel Sheer Test (ST) Compression Test (CT) Extended Column Test (ECT) ECT ? Weak Layer Failure Example Propagation Saw Test (PST) Tree Wells Test Pit ? Bring it all together More resources: Mazamas Backcountry Skiing Google Site  ? has links to avalanche associations, scenarios, podcasts, videos, books, and more.