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Course 2010 nivology and Avalanches

Submitted by on Sunday, 9 May 2010No Comment
nivologia-1.jpgIntroduction

Landslides are one of the most dangerous phenomena we face in our trips
around
the mountains. Although the risk of being surprised by them always
exist, it is
important to know their triggering mechanisms to try to predict the most
dangerous situations. It is also essential to bring the right equipment
and know
how to react coolly and effectively in the case of having to rescue our
comrades.


01fotosluispalpesesquialpinismo0130.jpgObjective of the course,

This course, elementary, intends that we become aware of the danger posed by
avalanches and how to minimize the risk of suffering the fatal consequences.

Contents of the course,

● avalanches as natural risk
● The snowy mantle and its metamorphosis
● Types of landslides and triggering factors
● Methods of reducing the danger of avalanches
● European scale avalanche danger
● Recognition of danger signs
● Secure Progression
● Avalanche Rescue
● Practice avalanche hazard evaluation
● Practice Simplified nivologico Profile
● Arva management practices and performance before an avalanche

Material / Equipment needed

● Appropriate clothes for the cold: lining, waterproof jacket, cubrepantalon,
gloves, hat, …
● Backpack at least 30 liters
● Water and Food
● Sunglasses and sunscreen
● Basic Material progression: crampons, ice axes and hiking boots
Basic security ● Material: Arva, shovel and probe

Important observation

We have designed this course as a necessary complement to the various courses
and activities such as mountaineering, technical winter, ice climbing, skiing
off-piste, ski mountaineering and back made by TodoVertical: V + this season

Dates,

5, 6 and June 7, 2010

Duration,

16 h (10 h + 6 h theoretical practice)

Schedule,

Friday, 17.00 to 20.00 THEORETICAL
Saturday, from 8.00 to 14.00 PRACTICAL, THEORETICAL Location to be determined
and from 16.00 to 19.00
Sunday, PRACTICE from 8.00 to 14.00, Venue to be determined

Lugar,

Sierra de Guadarrama

Minimum group,

10 students

Price per student

€ 100 Individual – Federated Club V + Partner
€ 185 Joint – V + Land Club Partner
€ 115 Land V + Non Member Club
€ 135 No Land (includes accident insurance)

Includes:

- Audiovisual and Classroom

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