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Snow and avalanches trainings
In partnership with ANENA : National association for the study of snow and avalanches
Avalanche rescuing training
DVA 1: Deal with a simple avalanche rescue
Level: beginner to intermediary • 8 participants max • Half-day training
Training fare: 25 €/person
Includes an educational booklet
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Being able to lead alone a search and the excavating of a victim
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Being able to efficiently participate in a group search organized by a leader
After the training you will be able to:
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Efficiently carry and use your equipment;
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Participate in the Send/Search test mode with the group;
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Use the elementary functions of your avalanche beacon;
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Deploy basic actions in case of an accident;
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Alert mountain rescue;
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Efficiently search and localize a buried victim in a simple scenario;
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Excavate a victim using a specific technic.
Next sessions
DVA1 : Deal with a simple avalanche rescue
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Snowshoeing session
Dealing with the risk of an avalanche in a snowshoeing hike
Level: beginner to intermediary • 8 participants max • One-day training
Training fare: 70 €/person
Includes an educational booklet
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Gain the basic knowledge regarding avalanche risk during a snowshoeing hike: snow science, practice and security over a snow-covered terrain.
After the training you will be able to:
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Analyze the avalanche risk estimation bulletin;
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Detect the unfavorable snow and weather conditions;
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Observe and analyze the different surface states of the snow mantle;
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Read and interpret the unfavorable terrain clues;
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Evaluate the stability of the snow mantle from a simple tool;
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Use simple progression strategies on a snow-covered terrain;
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Communicate information and basic instruction with the group.
Next sessions
Snowshoeing session
Sat, January 11th, 2020
Location : Super Collet (Collet d'Allevard)
Duration : 1 day (9am to 5 pm)
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