Iceland Adventure Trip with Avalanche Level 2 Certification (March 26-April 3, 2022)

Iceland Adventure Trip with Avalanche Level 2 Certification (March 26-April 3, 2022)

Avalanche Science

Regular price $3,000.00 Sale

This is an 8-day ski touring adventure in Northern Iceland.

Transportation from Reykjavik to Akureyri at arrival and departure from Akureyri to Reykjavik are included. Transportation to ski touring destinations is included.

Top-notch lodging with hot pools is included.

Meals, drinks, and spirits are not included.

Includes Avalanche Science REC2+ and Rescue module

  • 8-Day Avalanche REC2+ course, with a total of 32 hours of classroom and fieldwork that exceeds the American Avalanche Association guidelines of 24 hours.
  • Gain an understanding of avalanche beacon technology and receive advanced training in avalanche companion rescue techniques.
  • Learn to recognize avalanche terrain, develop a systematic method for avalanche risk assessment, and execute safe travel plans.
  • Become familiar with the science of snow crystals, metamorphism, and slab avalanche fracture mechanics.
  • The REC2+ are designed for aspirant professionals. The  REC2+ course is a preparatory course for the next professional developmental step, the AAA PRO1.
  • Low instructor-to-student ratio with small course size.
  • Lead Instructor: Chago Rodriguez - Certified AAA Instructor, AAA PRO Instructor, Snow and Avalanche Scientist.  Avalanche Science assistant instructors are seasoned avalanche professionals, backcountry ski guides, and AAA PRO members.

    Prerequisite: Be able to ski tour (on skis or split-board).

    Pre-course material: 4-hour Avalanche Science online content.

    Course Format: 8-day

    Contact Information: +1-208-473-6532, chago@snowgeek.org