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 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

@Weathercam,
Hey what was the course you went on?...sounds a little dry.
I did the AST level 2 in Jackson Hole which was a 3 day practical with day theory (spread over 4 evenings)
I ended up doing the course as an alternative to hiring a guide, don't remember it being too many dollars but did do it last century.
What I do remember was a lot of route finding/terrain reading, pit digging and snow analysis.
As for an investment?... Well, I take that knowledge with me every time I duck the rope, surely it's simply part of the process of venturing off resort?
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

@Super Steezy, here you go http://www.euro-avalanche.com/courses/course-description/

And yes there was a lot of pit digging and snow analysis rolling eyes

Prior to the course I'd done a few hours here and there (transceiver practice) over the years, think I first used one in 97.

As I was fortunate to be out for the whole season, and I do a lot of ski touring I thought it was a sound investment.

The final examination day like I mentioned was pretty high up the scale on the stress monitor, mind you I've not been "examined" for many a year.

The final test is a full on simulation of a group getting caught in an avalanche.

You stay up the mountain and then are called down, you don't know where, then as you ski down you come across an area where something has happened, a freaked out survivor shouting that his mates are buried and various kit strewn over the mountain side.

You then have to start the process and it's all timed, will write more but I'm in a rush to get out on the water, wind and waves beckoning Cool
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