About BMNSP Course Dates
First Aid
(Outdoor Emergency Care)
Mountain Travel and Rescue
Avalanche
Member Instructions
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The NationalSki Patrol Level I avalanche course has been designed to train backcountry travelers in Avalanche avoidance and rescue techniques: including avalanche recognition, safe route finding, slope analysis, beacon searching, and avalanche rescue.
There are two evening classroom sessions and one eight hour field day. The emphasis is on hands-on learning.
For more information take a look at the Level I Avalanche Brochure |
Emphasis is on personal self-sufficiency for all winter backcountry travelers. While the course contents are of a serious nature, a healthy dose of fun has become traditional in all Bryan Mountain classes. You will also meet people interested in outdoor winter recreation.
- Students should possess some nordic skiing or snowshoeing ability. Those unsure of their ability should contact a course coordinator listed above.
- Students should provide their own personal equipment and food for field days. The instructors will provide additional specialized equipment for each course. Equipment will be discussed prior to each field trip.
- Early registration is encouraged. Course sizes are limited.
BMNSP Avalanche I Course Registration Form:
Print and complete the registration form and send it to the address specified for the course you want to take. Enclose a check or money order payable to BMNSP or Bryan Mountain Nordic Ski Patrol. Follow this link for a printable registration form. |
Registration Address:
BMNSP
C/O Cindy Gagnon
3695 Smuggler Place
Boulder, CO 80305
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Level I Avalanche Course - #1
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2007-2008 Season Course 1
Nov. 27, 29 and Dec. 01 2007
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Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
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Course FEE (includes text):
$95 non-patrollers
$50 registered patrollers
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Classroom Sessions Dates:
6PM - 10PM Nov. 27, 29
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Field Session Dates:
6:30AM - 4PM Saturday, Dec 01
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The Ski Patrol's Level II Avalanche Course is designed to train students to lead avalanche rescues and to provide them with comprehensive avalanche knowledge to support rescue decision making.
For more information take a look at the Level II Avalanche Brochure (html version Level II Brochure)
Specifically, the training includes:
- Avalanche
Hazard
- History and Statistics
Characteristics
- Meteorology Fundamentals
- Mountain Snowpack
- Metamorphism
- Energy & Dynamics
- Stability Evaluation
- Safe Travel & Terrain Analysis
Self
- Survival and Rescue
- Avalanche Rescue Organization
- Special Medical Considerations
- Avalanche Transceiver Search
Three days in the field will cover:
- Snow Pits
- Hasty Pits
- Data Pits
- Stability Tests and Data Analysis
- Probeline Leadership
- Initial (Hasty) Search Leadership
- Transceiver Search
- Terrain, Routes, and Travel
- Backcountry and Area Rescue
- Control and Rescue Dog Demo (if possible)
- Safety Procedures
There are five evening classroom sessions and three eight hour field days. The emphasis is on hands-on learning.
- Students should possess some nordic skiing or snowshoeing ability. Those unsure of their ability should contact a course coordinator listed above.
- Students should provide their own personal equipment and food for field days. The instructors will provide additional specialized equipment for each course. Equipment will be discussed prior to each field trip.
- Students must have completed a Ski Patrol Level I (Basic) Avalanche Course or provide documentation of comparable education.
- Early registration is encouraged. Course sizes are limited.
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BMNSP Avalanche II Course Registration Form:
Print and complete the registration form and send it to the address specified for the course you want to take. Enclose a check or money order payable to BMNSP or Bryan Mountain Nordic Ski Patrol. Follow this link for a printable registration form. |
Level II Avalanche Course |
Registration Address:
BMNSP
C/O Pat O'Brien
2189 Cliffrose Lane
Louisville, CO 80027
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2007-2008 Season Course 1
Jan. 29, 30, 31 2008
Feb. 2, 4, 5, 9, 10 2008
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Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
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Course FEE (includes text):
$215 non-patrollers
$130 registered patrollers
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Classroom Sessions Dates:
6:15PM - 9:45PM Jan. 29, 30, 31 2008 Feb. 4, 5, 2008
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Field Session Dates:
6:30AM - 4PM Feb. 2, 9, 10 2008
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Directions to the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
In Boulder, go to the intersection of Broadway and Table Mesa (AKA South Boulder Road, when further east), and proceed west on Table Mesa.
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Turn right (north) on Stanford Avenue.
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As the street begins to swing to the west, look for and turn into the church's parking lot on your right.
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Proceed to the east side of the church, park, and walk down the sidewalk on the north side of the church.
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