AE 343 - Advanced Winter Backcountry Travel and Management

Advanced skills, knowledge, and techniques for managing groups during single and multi-day ski or snowboard tours in winter backcountry avalanche terrain. Covers advanced observations, risk analysis, decision-making in uncertainty, small group management, and complex rescues. Emphasis is placed on effectively managing risks while achieving educational outcomes.

Credits: 3

Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-4)

Prerequisites: AE 243 (minimum grade of C+)

Minimum Class Standing: Junior

Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.