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Title: | Ski Mountaineering |
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Long Title: | Ski Mountaineering |
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Course Description: | This course provides students with an introduction to foundational knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges and enjoyment of skiing or snowboarding backcountry slopes. Using alpine touring, Telemark, or splitboard gear, students will learn techniques for ascending and descending peaks safely and efficiently. The course also focuses on judgment, decision-making, and leadership in ski mountaineering. |
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Min Credit: | 1 |
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Status Notes: | Was PED 209, changed 1/21/13 effective 201410 CFE |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Equipment and clothing for ski mountaineering
II. Avalanche safety equipment
III. Avalanche hazard evaluation
IV. Backcountry rescue and self-rescue considerations
V. Downhill/descending techniques for variable snow conditions
VI. Trip planning
VII. Navigation and route-finding
VIII. White-out navigation
IX. Decision-making
X Judgment
XI. Ascending techniques
XII. Group management and leadership
XIII. Snow anchors
XIV. Introduction to ice axe and crampon use
XV. Improvised harnesses
XVI. Basic rope handling skills and knots
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Students will identify and apply efficient and effective ascending and descending techniques for ski mountaineering.
II. Students will identify and utilize safe and efficient route-finding practices for ski mountaineering.
III. Students will identify, explain, and apply industry standard accepted avalanche safety practices for ski mountaineering.
IV. Students will identify appropriate alpine touring, Telemark, or split-snowboard equipment for ski mountaineering and apply their use.
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