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Avalanche Rescue Course (ARC) Pro Level Avalanche Rescue Course
Avalanche Rescue Course (ARC) This is a practical avalanche rescue course and consists of approx. 8 hours contact time and covers both class room and field inputs, with emphasis on coaching rescue skills. It focuses upon companion rescue within a ski group, including avalanche scene management and repeatedly practicing realistic multiple burial scenarios. Students are […]
Level 1: Avalanche Fundamentals – The Alps and Scotland
Aimed at backcountry skiers, climbers and winter hill walkers. It provides a solid foundation of learning for those who regularly ski off piste in the Alps & Scottish mountains. The course consists on approx. 22 hours contact time, the majority in the mountains. It provides an in depth introduction to snow science for those preparing […]
Level 2: Avalanche Processes and Mindset (AvRec2) & Rescue Module
This course is designed as the continuation course from the Level 1 for backcountry leaders and professionals, as well as keen recreational backcountry skiers desiring greater skills and knowledge. The course has 32 hours contact time over 3 days and is split between morning and evening classroom sessions and all day mountain sessions that take […]
Level 2 Refresher – Duration 2 days
This course is designed for backcountry leaders who have previously taken an AvRec Level 2 course and wish to refresh their skills and knowledge. The course will spend a full day working advanced rescue skills as well as recapping concepts previously learnt. It is primarily an on snow course with minimum morning classroom inputs. We […]
Mountaineering 4 Skiers (Scotland based)
Run in conjunction with Di Gilbert Mountaineering this course is specifically aimed at ski tourers who wish to take their sport to the next level but lack the technical knowledge to match their skiing ability. We spend two full on days in the mountain environment finding the best snow and the best descents with a […]
Accident Investigation
Avalanche Incident Consultancy & Investigation We offer a comprehensive avalanche accident investigation and consultancy service adhering to US National Avalanche Center guidelines. We have in excess of 30 years expertise within the realm of serious and fatal accident investigation. The service provides site investigation and mapping including drone imagery, snow pack and weather analysis of […]
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