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Level 1 Refresher Course @ Silver Mountain
February 9
$150The Friends of Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center is holding a Level 1 Refresher Avalanche Safety Course at Silver Mountain Resort. Students will spend a full day in the mountains reviewing their level 1 skills with a qualified and experienced IPAC instructor. The instructor will model how they prepare, execute, and review a typical day of backcountry riding. The objective of this course is to go do ‘the thing’ with the guidance of a professional.
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Avalanche Level 1 Refresher – Ski/Snowboard
$150.00
Description
Students will spend a full day in the mountains reviewing their level 1 skills with a qualified and experienced IPAC instructor. The instructor will model how they prepare, execute, and review a typical day of backcountry riding. The objective of this course is to go do ‘the thing’ with the guidance of a professional.
Details:
- Prerequisite: Students must hold an Avalanche Level 1 certification
- Students are strongly encouraged to review the Level 1 online course prior to the pre-trip meeting.
- The pre-trip meeting is required.
- Students must be strong intermediate-advanced skiers/snowboarders to participate.
- Students must provide all required equipment:
- Touring skis or split board – SNOWSHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THIS COURSE
- Climbing skins
- Avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe
- Backpack (25-35L)
- Layered clothing appropriate for spending an entire day in the winter backcountry