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It sounds great! No crowds, open picture-perfect mountain views, and beautiful deep powder lines.
Make sure you and your friends are ready and safe this season in order to make the most out of your backyard/backcountry experience.
Sierra Mountaineering International is already conducting Avalanche Training Courses don’t miss out on the skills that keep you safe and give you the freedom to travel!
Level 1 AIARE Courses
Where you will learn about:
Types of avalanches
Characteristics of avalanches
An introduction to how avalanches form and release
Avalanche terrain
Trip planning and preparation
Travel techniques
Decision making
Avalanche rescue
Course SPOTS Still Available:
January 10-12, 2020
February 21-23, 2020
March 13-15, 2020
Sign Up Here: https://www.sierramountaineering.com/technical-training/avalanche-school/level-i/
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