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Avalanche & Navigation Awareness
Course Overview
You will usually be in a group of no more than six with one instructor. You should aim to arrive at Glenmore Lodge by 08.45 allowing a little time to visit the stores which is open from 08.30 and collect a packed lunch so the group is ready to meet the instructor at 09.00.
- Navigation and avalanche awareness/evaluation tools and techniques
- Their relation to each other when it comes to using safe travel techniques in winter.
- Practical application of these in winter route choice, both before and during a journey.
- Ground to map and map to ground interpretation focusing on contour information
- Using compass for taking and following bearings and distance measuring
- Navigation strategies for poor visibility conditions
- Relocation skills including aspect of slope.
- Evaluating the avalanche risk using SAIS reports and weather forecasts
- On the hill observations and snow analysis using a variety of practical tests
The course will be practical & hill based but may start with confirmation of core skills around the lodge. The programme is fairly flexible taking into account individual needs and aims, weather, etc. The day will end around 16.30 with tea and cake and a review of the day back at the Lodge.
We would highly recommend this course to anyone travelling or enjoying winter conditions, including off piste skiers or snowboarders
Many thanks to our sponsor Back Country Access who have enabled us to offer this course at a fantastic price. Check out their website for the latest in shovels, probes, transceivers & much more. Special thanks also go to the MCofS for their continued support of these courses.
Please note this course cannot be combined with our accommodation offer when linking courses. Price includes packed lunch drinks & cake!
Duration & Cost
1 Day at £45.00
The majority of our courses include full board, accommodation, use of specialist equipment, course transport and instruction. Exceptions to this include international courses, one day courses (no accommodation) or specialist courses. Please check the course notes below for details.
Dates
none set
Pre-requisites
Comfortable in winter conditions on steep snow, Can use a compass for taking bearings, use a map.
Course Notes & Equipment List
Click here for more details on the course and for a full equipment list. If you have any equipment missing our retail partner Ellis Brigham have a store in Aviemore. |
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