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1st Departure:
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Unknown
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Destination:
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North America and Caribbean > USA > Colorado > Denver-Boulder
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Duration:
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1 day
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Skill Level:
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Beginner
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Challenge:
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This Introduction to Avalanche Safety class is meant for people frequenting avalanche terrain via lift access from ski areas and easily accessible back country trail heads and highway passes. This terrain is also known as "near county," "slack country" or terrain that sees high local use. If you a relatively inexperienced back country traveler and mainly plan on doing day trips, this is a good course to get started with. In this course you will be introduced to the risks associated with back country travel accessed via lift service and easily accessible roadside trail heads. Review the history of avalanche activity in the terrain you will most likely be travel through. You will also be introduced and participate in basic avalanche safety skills common to back country travelers. LEARNING OUTCOMES: . Participants learn to identify where in local terrain avalanches have previously occurred and may occur given the right conditions. The terrain is related to avalanche potential and human consequence. . Participants are made aware of local information resources including avalanche bulletins, avalanche signs, ski area closure signs, and local experts. . Participants are introduced to the importance of a trip plan when mitigating the risks associated with travel in avalanche terrain. Participants are informed where to take a formal avalanche course that can increase their levels of preparation, planning, and mitigation of the risks associated with avalanches in their local terrain. . Participants are introduced to "red flags" and "obvious clues" in identifying conditions that contribute to the formation of avalanches. . Participants are given a demonstration of companion rescue techniques and an introduction to companion rescue equipment.