Provided by Prival
Salt Lake
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Prival – 8 hour Avalanche Rescue
Prival Avalanche Rescue Course - 8 hour -
Date: January 8, 2025
Cost: $180
Prival 8 Hour Avalanche Rescue
-Amaerican Avalanche Association Approved Curriculum-
8 hour Avalanche Rescue is a prerequisite for the Level 2 and Pro 1 courses.
Course Description
The Prival 8 hour Avalanche Rescue Course is a full day course that should be taken at
least bi-annually to keep rescue techniques, gear new industry standards current. New
to Rescue? Learn the basics of companion rescue. Seasoned Backcountry traveler or
professional? Refine and elaborate on skill sets with advanced topics and realistic
scenario and triage practice.
Prerequisites
The 8 hour Avalanche Rescue course must be taken prior to attending the Level 2 and
pro courses. Snow safety equipment required
Learning Outcomes
-As Prepared by the AAA Education Committee-
- Understand and describe the importance of anticipating and knowing when you are entering
into avalanche terrain
- Group Plan communication
-Trailhead Checks
-Travel Protocols
- Understand and demonstrate priorities, actions to take if involved in an avalanche
(as a victim or responder)
-Demonstrate effective application of search techniques by leading or participating in companion
rescue for one and two beacon burials within specified times and search areas
-Understand and demonstrate methods and strategies used in locating burials without beacons
-Describe likely medical issues to anticipate once buried victims are excavated
-Understand the need for additional medical training
-Understand how to request EMS resources and what to expect with larger ICS responses
Who Should Take this Course
The Avalanche Rescue Course is an 8 hour full day course for new and experienced
recreational riders, and aspiring and current snow safety professionals.