BACKCOUNTRY ACCREDITATION
NOTE: If a participant is a candidate for Master Teacher Certification, one optional course selection must be Outdoor First Care. It is recommended the Backcountry Accreditation courses be taken in order.
Snow Sense & Planning - Introduces participants to reading terrain/snow pack as well as types of natural and induced situations. Focuses on equipment and gear needed during daylight hours as well as overnight as well as team building skills. Provides introduction to transceiver usage, route selection and orienteering.
Collecting Data - Participant will analyze various situations and make decisions based on the information obtained. Includes small party rescue situations, traveling safely and effects from weather.
Putting It All Together - Focuses on group activities including equipment check, group travel in relation to food and hydration, route selection and safety.
- SPORTS SCIENCE
- SPECIAL POPULATIONS
- BACKCOUNTRY
- FREERIDE
- CHILDREN'S SPECIALIST
- TEACHING BEGINNERS
- ADAPTIVE
- COACHING ADVANCED SKIING AND RACING
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