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AST 1- Canadian Ski Patrol

Course Introduction

Welcome

Module 1 - Snow Avalanche Formation and Release

Avalanche Basics (2:09)
Snowpack layering (0:36)
Avalanche release (1:30)
Avalanche Size
Avalanche Likelihood
QUIZ - Avalanche Formation and Release

Module 2 - Avalanche Terrain

Examples of Avalanche Terrain
Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale - ATES
Avalanche Paths
Avalanche Start Zone Characteristics
Terrain Traps
QUIZ - Avalanche Terrain

Module 3 - Trip Planning

Trip Planning Overall
Hazard Forecasts (4:48)
Avalanche Problems (1:11)
Weather Forecasts
Goals and Objectives
Establish the Group
Essential Gear
Decide on an Objective
QUIZ - Trip Planning

Module 4 - Traveling in Avalanche Terrain

Managing Avalanche Risk in the Field
Signs of Instability
Avaluator
Human Factors (2:33)
What to do if caught in an avalanche? (1:48)
QUIZ - Traveling in Avalanche Terrain

Module 5 - Avalanche Rescue

The Overall Avalanche Rescue (6:55)
Avalanche rescue is URGENT (7:46)
Organize the Rescue
Transceiver Search (4:59)
Probing (3:56)
Digging (5:05)
Avalanche Rescue Card
QUIZ - Avalanche Companion Rescue
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