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University of Alberta Calendar 2016-2017 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AUPED 385 - Advanced Ski Touring


★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) This course follows the curriculum similar to the Canadian Avalanche Association Avalanche Safety Training Level II course. Specifically, students will learn to use the Avaluator(Trademark) tool, practise monitoring weather and snow conditions as well as logbook keeping, be able to identify and practise route finding and decision-making in avalanche terrain, develop and practise avalanche rescue, winter camping and telemark ski skills. The course includes a 5-10 day ski touring expedition. Prerequisite: AUPED 185 or 285.