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{{trip date|12|12|2009}}

==Introduction==
 

It is a good idea for anyone who is interested in travelling in the back country to take an avalanche course.  Avalanche course students learn about some snow science basics, terrain, route finding, snow stability testing and rescue.

Spaces are limited, and it fills up quickly, so make sure to sign up early if you want a spot.  This course is a heck of a lot cheaper than than taking a course open to the public.  

This years course is being done by [http://www.themountainschool.com/ Canada West Mountain School] 

The course will be exactly the same as [http://www.themountainschool.com/avalanche-weekend.html this one]

It is required that students read the material from CWMS as well as go through the [http://access.jibc.bc.ca/avalancheFirstResponse/ online course] before the classroom session. 

==Dates and Locations==

====Classroom Session====

'''Date:''' Tuesday, December 8<sup>th</sup>, 2009<br>
'''Time:''' 7:00pm - 10:00pm<br>
'''Location:''' Canada West Mountain School, 47 E. Broadway St., Vancouver

====Field Course====

*December 12<sup>th</sup> @ Mt. Seymour (conditions permitting, otherwise Whistler)<br>
*December 13<sup>th</sup> @ Whistler<br>
All Day - arrange your own rides.

==Cost==

$210 including:
*2 days of instruction 
*1 classroom session
*All course materials (paper handouts and books)
*Avalanche Equipment (Probe, shovel, transceiver)
*Whistler back country pass for Sunday ($40 value)
(Cost is $170 if you already have a whistler pass)
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All other costs including but not limited to food, ski, snowshoe rental, travel expenses will be your own responsibility.  Car pooling will be organized later.

If there isn't enough snow on Seymour Saturday will also be held on Whistler in which case you need to pay for two back country passes.

The cost is based on a course with 8 people. If less than 8 people sign up the course will get cancelled and you will get your money back.

'''No refunds''' After you have paid there is no refunds unless the course if cancelled (if you can't go, you will have to sell your spot to someone else)

==Interested participants==

'''''Important!'''''<br>
Signing up here does not guarantee you a spot. '''YOU MUST PAY ''' at the club room and sign up. $210 for ppl without lift tickets, $170 for those who are pass holders.  Any exec can sign you up in the club room.  The best times to go are [[Gear_rental#Rental_Hours|gear hours]] or between 12pm and 1pm.   Please e-mail Line when you have paid. '''''You must be confirmed before Monday, Nov 16<sup>th</sup>''''' so that I can give your name and contact info to Canada West and pick up your booklets etc.

====Confirmed and Paid for Dec 12-13 Lesson====

When you have paid add your name, cell phone and email here

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====Interested for Dec 12-13====

#Murray Down
#Matt Osler
#Heather Rodger
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==Cars==

*'''Car''' (number of spots, leaving from ... )