If you want to travel safely in the backcountry, avalanche awareness is essential. In this course you'll learn basic snow science; hazard assessment factors such as terrain, aspect, and weather; snow pit analysis and stability estimates; guidelines for safe travel; and rescue techniques (Canadian Avalanche Association curriculum).
Participants must be capable of, and have the equipment for, uphill and downhill travel on moderate slopes. Ask for an equipment list when registering. Lift ticket cost included in your registration.

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$85 per session and $150 for the field day + GST
Or
$250 for all three sessions + GST

Banff High School
#1808
Fri
Dec 3
6 - 10pm

Session 1- Mtn. Snowpack and Avi Terrain
#1809
Sat
Dec 4
10am - 2pm

Session 2 - Search/ Rescue and Human Decision
#1810
Session 3 - Field Day
Field Day: TBD

www.banff.ca
Fee: various - see description
Instructor: Kellie Erwin-Rhoads (CAA & AMGA), Town of Banff
Location: Banff High School, and various
Funding Assistance Available: Hostelling International

Registration with the Town of Banff:

In Person
Banff Town Hall, 110 Bear Street
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Payment upon registration with cash, cheque, money order, MC, Visa, or debit card.

Phone
Call 762-1251 with VISA or Mastercard Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4:30 pm.
Messages may be left after hours. For courses occurring on weekends, phone registrations are
not guaranteed to be processed unless received before noon on Friday before the course begins.
For weekday courses, phone registrations must be received no later than 24 hours prior to the course start time.

Fax
Fax the registration form to 762-1264. Include MC or VISA number and expiry date for payment.

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Mail
Send the registration form to: Town of Banff Community Classes Box 1260, Banff, AB T1L 1A1 Make cheques payable to the Town of Banff. Postdated cheques will not be accepted.

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