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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
303-938-8564
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Level I Avalanche Course - #1
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2009-2010 Avalanche Level 1
December 8th and 10th and Dec. 12 and 13 2009
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Boulder Colorado Mountain Club Clubroom
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Course FEE (includes text):
$105 non-patrollers
$60 registered patrollers
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Classroom Sessions Dates:
6PM - 10PM December 8th and 10th
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Field Session Dates:
6:30AM - 4PM Saturday, Dec 12 & 13
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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
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. |
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Registration Address:
BMNSP
C/O Pat O'Brien
2189 Cliffrose Lane
Louisville, CO 80027
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Season 2009-2010
February 23, 24, 25 and 28th
March 2, 4, 6 and 7 2010
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Boulder Colorado Mountain Club Clubroom
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Course FEE (includes text):
$210 non-patrollers
$130 registered patrollers
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Classroom Sessions Dates:
February 23-25,
March 2, and 4
6:00PM - 10:00PM
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Field Session Dates:
February 28 and March 6 and 7, 2010
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Directions to the Boulder Colorado Mountain Club Clubroom
633 S Broadway St,
Unit N, Boulder, CO 80305. The Boulder CMC Clubroom is located in the Table Mesa
Shopping Center at the southwest corner of Broadway and Table Mesa Drive in south Boulder.
The Clubroom is around the corner to the west of Neptune Mountaineering and is on the same level
as Neptune's (i.e., it is on the upper level).
