HPW 160 - Level I Avalanche Awareness

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Human Performance and Wellness

Description:

This course will teach the winter enthusiast how to safely travel in avalanche territory. By combining both classroom and field training, this course will cover the guidelines specified by the American Avalanche Association for a Level I avalanche course. Topics include identifying avalanche terrain and identifying basic grain types and weak layers and strong layers. Students will perform field tests to determine snowpack stability/instability; recognize weather and terrain factors contributing to instability; perform rescue through fast and efficient transceiver use; and apply safe-travel techniques. This course can be used to fulfill the "outdoor skills" requirement for the outdoor leadership minor.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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