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SKB 224
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Title: | Advanced Ski Guiding |
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Course Description: | Introduces the student to advanced techniques required for backcountry ski/snowboard guiding. This course will introduce students to the tools used when guiding and instructing on alpine routes. It will also cover technical descents, management and movement of multiple clients, and small team rescues. Emphasis is placed on managing risks and maximizing client rewards. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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Origin Notes: | CMC |
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Course Notes: | New course entered 6/1/13 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
1. Identify and apply IFMGA and AMGA standards and certifications to the business of guiding and coursework
2. Create a ski/snowboarding mountaineering resume
3. Identify and manage varying group dynamics
4. Demonstrate proper guide level map reading and basic orienteering skills as they relate to making business guiding decisions
5. Identify and plan destination ski/snowboarding guided trips
6. Demonstrate the ability to lead ascents and descents in complex environments
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Planning high Alpine travel for guiding
II. Procedures for Client rescue Downhill guiding in complex glacial/Alpine terrain
III. Advanced solutions for belay station transitions
IV. Planning track setting and uphill guiding in complex glacial/alpine terrain
V. Understanding of advanced short roping, short pitching techniques and considerations in complex terrain
VI. Advanced Risk assessment for clients
VII. Advanced Guide safety and security
VIII. Managing on-sight advanced guiding techniques
IX. Advanced Client care skill
X. Practice guiding at AMGA standard
XI. Coaching tips and effective communication
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