Badge
Winter Trip Planning - Basic Backcountry Preparedness
This badge represents successful completion of our “Winter Trip Planning - Basic Backcountry Preparedness” course, an introduction to trip planning using weather and avalanche forecast, including mapping routes.
DESCRIPTION OF SKILLS
The holder of this badge has successfully completed our Avalanche Awareness Course and has demonstrated proficiency in these areas:
- Basic Digital Mapping tools.
- Recognize various components in the avalanche forecast and weather correlation.
- Anticipate the use of avalanche gear and traction requirements for the intended travel.
- Be able to note the important weather and avalanche forecast and past weather information affecting their backcountry travel.
- Understand the limitations of their knowledge.
- Recognize group dynamics and human factors.
WHAT DOES THIS BADGE ALLOW ME TO DO?
- This badge signifies completion of the Winter Trip Planning - Basic Backcountry Preparedness course.
- This badge prepares one to be an equal participant in Winter activities.
HOW DO I GET THIS BADGE?
COURSES
To get this badge, you must successfully complete our Winter Trip Planning - Basic Backcountry Preparedness course.
EQUIVALENCY
Taking all the 4 classes in the Laying Track Series directly through NWAC qualifies as equivalency for this course. Members who have applicable experience and can demonstrate proficiency in the relevant skills can be accounted for missing classes in the Laying Track Series. To connect with an equivalency coordinator at your branch, contact info@mountaineers.org.