Thank you Oregon State Snowmobile Association, we’re gonna have a blast!

Join us at the 10 Mile Sno-Park just east of La Pine, Oregon. We’re bringing out the crew to hold a motorized specific rescue course and rec level 1 course on the same weekend.

The rescue course is $295 per person. The level 1 course is $495 per person. Combine the rescue and level 1 together and save a hundred bucks, combined is $695 per person.

Schedule:

• • Feb 5 (Thu) – Day 1 – Rescue Course: 8am – 6pm
  • Feb 6 (Fri) – Day 2 – Level 1 – Class Day: 6pm – 9pm
  • Feb 7 (Sat) – Day 3 – Level 1 – Field Day: 8am – 6pm
  • Feb 8 (Sun) – Day 4 – Level 1 – Field Day: 8am – 6pm

Course Description

The Rescue course is a one-day stand alone course that is intended to be retaken on a regular basis in order to keep abreast of best practices in rescue techniques and gear. New participants will learn the basics of companion rescue, while returning participants will expand their skill set with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice to help improve their skills.

The Level 1 course is a three-day, 24-hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. A short classroom session and two days on snow, let’s ride! Students can expect to develop a good grounding in how to prepare for and carry out a backcountry trip, to understand basic decision making while in the field, and to learn rescue techniques required to find and dig up a buried person if an avalanche was to occur and someone in the party is caught. This course provides an introduction to using these decision making tools to help a group manage risk while traveling in avalanche terrain.

Who Should Take this Course

The Motorized Rescue and Level 1 course is for snowbikers and snowmobilers who want to recreate in or near avalanche terrain. Participants may have attended some awareness classes or workshops or completed the Avalanche Rescue course, but none are a prerequisite for this course. Aspiring professionals will need to take the AIARE Level 1 and Rescue as a prerequisite for the Level 2 and Pro 1 course.

Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the Rescue course you should be able to:

• Describe what to do if they or a member of their party is caught in an avalanche.
• Identify and be able to use gear necessary for avalanche rescue.
• Set up a realistic scenario in order to practice an avalanche rescue response.
• Improve their response skills and times during and after the course with feedback from instructors and peers.
• Develop a plan for continuing practice.

At the end of the Level 1 course you should be able to:

• Develop a plan for travel in avalanche terrain.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify avalanche terrain.
• Effectively use The AIARE Risk Management Framework to make terrain choices in a group setting.
• Demonstrate effective companion rescue.

Prerequisites

Students must be able to snowmobile or snowbike and want to learn more about avalanches! There are no other prerequisites.

Pre Course Work

A short online introduction course done at your own pace, the earlier you sign up the more time you have to complete the pre-course work.