Level 1 AIARE Avalanche Course 2-18 to 2-20

February 23, 2011November 6, 2012 David Lottmann Avalanche Courses, Backcountry Skiing avalanche courses, backcountry skiing

Over President’s Day weekend we were able to have John Kascenska come over from Vermont to co-teach, allowing us to open enrollment to 12 students. We spent the 1st two days at the Highland Center in Crawford Notch with a mixture of classroom and field sessions. On a very chilly President’s Day we toured below Tuckerman Ravine, investigating the snow conditions around Hillman’s Highway and the Little Headwall. I wasn’t too trigger happy with the camera this go around, but here you go!

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One of our attendees was avid outdoorsman and blogger Phil Werner. Phil took close to 200 pics and some video during the course and will be writing a piece associated for the course soon. Check it out on http://www.sectionhiker.com!

Only two courses left this season that are not full! Get the details here:

http://www.emsclimb.com/aiare1.html

Backcountry Ski Guide Training

February 3, 2011November 6, 2012 David Lottmann Backcountry Skiing, Professional Development backcountry skiing, professional development, training

Yesterday Ethan, Keith, and I went up the western side of Mount Washington to go over the Backcountry 101 Course Curriculum and work on some of the course details. Check the video out (in Hi-Def if you can), and check out http://www.emsski.com for info on the backcountry ski programs we offer!

Avalanche Course 1-28-11 to 1-30-11

January 31, 2011November 6, 2012 David Lottmann Avalanche Courses, Backcountry Skiing avalanche courses, backcountry skiing

Another great Avalanche Course ended yesterday. The mid-winter snowpack is providing us with lots to see and learn as we develop the skills necessary to safely travel in the backcountry.

Fresh avalanche debris at the base of Cinema Gully

Morning meeting to discuss route options...

The current danger rating for the day was "Considerable"...

We headed up towards Tuckerman Ravine...

Getting close to the floor of the Ravine...

We did some small and large column tests in a safe location...

On our way down we spoke with Jeff Lane, one of the snow rangers...

There’s still time to sign up for a course this season! Check out http://www.emsclimb.com/aiare1.html and check the available dates. So far we have been fully booked for each course so call early!

Avalanche Course

January 18, 2011November 6, 2012 David Lottmann Avalanche Courses, Backcountry Skiing avalanche courses, backcountry skiing

Another 3 day AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course came to a successful close yesterday. Multiple snow storms have started giving us a nice variable snowpack with interesting layers and observations to be made.

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There’s still time to sign up for a course this season! Check out http://www.emsclimb.com/aiare1.html and check the available dates. So far we have been fully booked for each course so call early!

Avalanche Course

January 11, 2011November 6, 2012 David Lottmann Avalanche Courses, Backcountry Skiing avalanche courses, backcountry skiing

The second Avalanche Course of the season ended yesterday. While we did not have a deep snow base the Avy Danger was “Considerable” during our field day and we were able to make some great observations! If you are thinking it’s time to learn about Avalanches go to http://www.emsclimb.com/aiare1.html and check the available dates. So far we have been fully booked for each course so call early!