We have scheduled both a Level 1 and a Level 2 Avy class this year. If you are interested in any of the classes below, please click on the registration link. Please feel free to forward this email to others who may have interest in expanding their Avy knowledge. You can go to the Avy Education Blog page at http://scalavyclasses.blogspot.com/.


Level 1 Avalanche Class
We have set the dates for the first Level 1 Avy class of the season. I know it is very early and we do not have our first snowfall yet; however, I wanted to get the tentative dates out there for those who like to plan ahead. With this in mind, the dates for the class can change as well as the location for the field sessions. We are currently targeting Mt. Baldy for the field session. If there is a lack of snow, we may move the field sessions to either the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort (LSSVR) or possible to the Mammoth backcountry. Either way, here are the dates and the link for the class registration. Classroom Sessions Tuesday January 7, 2014 from 6:00-10:00pm in Claremont Thursday January 9, 2014 from 6:00-10:00pm in Claremont Field Sessions Saturday January 11, 2014 from 8:00am-4:00pm at Mt. Baldy Sunday January 12, 2014 from 8:00am-4:00pm at Mt. Baldy. Cost for the class is $165.

Registration Link:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...FMeFE6MA#gid=0
Contact: Jeff Pierce Southern CA Avalanche Supervisor avalanche@socalnsp.org



Level 2 Avalanche Class Information
We are planning on teaching a Level 2 Avalanche class this year and I wanted to provide the details of the class. Level 2 Avalanche for Rescue Personnel This is an enhanced Level 2 course and adds an additional component for ski patrollers or personnel of other organizations or agencies engaged in avalanche search and rescue who want to upgrade avalanche safety and rescue skills to a leadership level. Backcountry skiers will find the course very useful as it will focus on advanced route finding, decision making and snow science. This course covers advanced knowledge and techniques for hazard assessment and route selection, introduces avalanche hazard forecasting and mitigation strategies, and develops organized rescue management and leadership, including strategies for travel to an incident site and conducting both an immediate search and extended operations. It also includes incident/rescue documentation and development of avalanche emergency response plans. Prerequisites: Level 1 Avalanche for Rescue Personnel course or refresher within the previous three years; at least one intervening year of experience is highly recommended. Time Commitment: Minimum of 32 hours instruction, at least 60 percent spent in the field. Fees: $225 Credential: NSP Certificate of Achievement Continuing Education/Refresher Requirements: None Instructor of Record: NSP-certified Level 2 Avalanche Instructor Required Text:Avalanche Rescue Quick Guide NSP Avalanche Rescue Fundamentals Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, by Bruce Tremper or The Avalanche Handbook, 3rd Ed., by David McClung and Peter Schaerer Optional Text: Snow, Weather and Avalanches: Observational Guidelines for Avalanche Programs in the United States, by the American Avalanche Association and U.S. Forest Service Snowstruck: In the Grip of Avalanches, by Jill Fredston

Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...cwa0E6MA#gid=0
Contact Information Jeff Pierce avalanche@socalnsp.org