G&R 2090 - AVALANCHE LVL 2:ANLZ SNWPK & AVAL HAZ.

Institution:

Central Wyoming College

Subject:

G&R Geography & Recreation

Description:

The Avalanche Level 2 course provides backcountry leaders the opportunity to advance their avalanche knowledge and decision making skills. The Level 2 builds from the introductory avalanche hazard management model introduced in the Level 1 course, and adds the evaluation of factors critical to snow stability analysis. Students will spend a mix of their time in a classroom and outdoors in the snow. This course is taught in partnership with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) and successful students will receive a certificate of completion for the AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Training. Prerequisites: G&R 1090, Avalanche Level 1: Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain. (1 lect, 2 lab.)

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cwc.edu/

Phone Number:

(800) 735-8418

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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