Avalanche Safety Course
What will I learn?
Grasp the essentials of avalanche safety with our comprehensive Avalanche Safety Course, designed for sports professionals looking to upskill in high-risk environments. Dive into the fundamentals of avalanche science, weather analysis, and risk assessment so you can make informed decisions in avalanche terrain. Learn how to use safety equipment properly, develop contingency plans, and run rescue operations. Strengthen team communication and safety protocols to make sure you're prepared and confident in any snowy landscape.
Develop skills
Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below
Master avalanche formation: Understand the different types and what causes them, for your safety.
Analyse weather impacts: Predict avalanche risks using weather insights.
Execute rescue protocols: Implement effective emergency responses.
Assess avalanche risks: Accurately evaluate the terrain and danger levels.
Operate safety equipment: Use transceivers and gear proficiently.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.
- Choose which chapter to start with
- Add or remove chapters
- Increase or decrease the course workload
Examples of chapters you can add
You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below
This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.