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The VOC avalanche course for members in January of every year. 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. | The VOC avalanche course for members in January of every year. 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. | ||
It is a good idea for anyone who is interested in | It is a good idea for anyone who is interested in travelling in the back country to take an avalanche course. Each year the VOC organizes one or two entry-level avalanche courses for members, so that our members can get a group rate for the course. Avalanche course students learn about some snow science basics, terrain, route finding, snow stability testing and rescue. | ||
This years course is being done by [http://www.themountainschool.com/ Canada West Mountain School] | 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. The information from CWMS will be provided later after the numbers have been finalized. | |||
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There will be a classroom session on '''''January 17<sup>th</sup>, 2008''''' | There will be a classroom session on '''''January 17<sup>th</sup>, 2008''''' | ||
The field course days will be that weekend '''''January 19<sup>th</sup> - 20<sup>th</sup>, 2008''''' | |||
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$200 including: | $200 including: | ||
*2 days of instruction | *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) | |||
==Location== | ==Location== | ||
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The classroom session will either be at Canada West Mountain School's office on Broadway or it will be at UBC | The classroom session will either be at Canada West Mountain School's office on Broadway or it will be at UBC | ||
The Saturday will be at Seymour and the Sunday will be at Whistler | The Saturday will be at Seymour and the Sunday will be at Whistler | ||
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Signing up here does not guarantee you a spot '''YOU MUST PAY $200''' at the club room and sign up. Any exec can sign you up in the club room. the best times to go are gear hours or between 12 and 1. | |||
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Revision as of 22:43, 7 November 2007
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Introduction
The VOC avalanche course for members in January of every year. 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.
It is a good idea for anyone who is interested in travelling in the back country to take an avalanche course. Each year the VOC organizes one or two entry-level avalanche courses for members, so that our members can get a group rate for the course. Avalanche course students learn about some snow science basics, terrain, route finding, snow stability testing and rescue.
This years course is being done by Canada West Mountain School
The course will be exactly the same as this one
It is required that students read the material from CWMS as well as go through the online course before the classroom session. The information from CWMS will be provided later after the numbers have been finalized.
Date
There will be a classroom session on January 17th, 2008
The field course days will be that weekend January 19th - 20th, 2008
Cost
$200 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)
Location
The classroom session will either be at Canada West Mountain School's office on Broadway or it will be at UBC The Saturday will be at Seymour and the Sunday will be at Whistler
Sign up
Signing up here does not guarantee you a spot YOU MUST PAY $200 at the club room and sign up. Any exec can sign you up in the club room. the best times to go are gear hours or between 12 and 1.
Group 1 (MAX 8 people)
Group 2 (MAX 8 people)