Avalanche Course
What will I learn?
Get to grips with the ins and outs of avalanche safety with our complete Avalanche Course, designed for sports professionals looking to sharpen their skills. Get stuck into terrain analysis, route planning, and how to handle things in an emergency. Get the lowdown on avalanche science, checking the weather, and managing risks. Learn how to use safety gear properly, making sure you're ready for anything when things get hairy. This top-notch, hands-on course gives you the know-how to make good calls and put safety first in areas where avalanches might happen.
Apoia's Unique Features
Develop skills
Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below
Get terrain analysis down: Find your way around and plan routes in areas where there's a chance of avalanches.
Carry out emergency rescues: Do a good job of rescuing your mates and giving first aid.
Break down snowpack dynamics: Understand how stable the snow is and what sets off avalanches.
See how the weather plays a role: Understand weather patterns that affect the snow.
Use safety kit: Work avalanche transceivers, airbags, and rescue tools.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.
- Select which chapter to commence with
- Add or remove chapters
- Increase or decrease the course workload
Examples of chapters you can include
You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below
This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.