"Stop or Go" - Avalanche awareness on 27 January 2019

organized by Michael Merstallinger contact organizer

>> Please register at the site mentioned in the text.

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Title :

"Stop or Go" - Avalanche awareness

Date :

Sun 27.01.2019

Registration starts :

Registration until :

2019-01-18

Type of event :

Course

Organized by :

Michael Merstallinger

Description :

"Recognize and Avoid Avalanches"
For Ski mountaineers - Snowboarders - Snowshoe hikers

In this course, you will learn the basics of modern avalanche theory developed by Werner Munter ("3x3") and used as the basis for the Alpenverein system "Stop or Go". The theory of basic avalanche awareness and risk-management (i.e. standard operating procedures) to utilize while planning and touring will be presented on Wednesday 23rd January in the evening and again on the scheduled day in the mountains.

Note: Requirements: ST2, K1-2, some experience in ski mountaineering or snowshoeing, interest in improving independent and self-assured actions

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Price: €70 (including theory evening)

Technical requirements :

T2, Rough areas, broken rocks and boulder fields are not a problem for me. I am sure-footed and free of dizziness

Physical requirements :

K2, 4-7 hours / day; up and down

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"Stop or Go" - Avalanche awareness on 27 January 2019

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