{"product_id":"asg2-january-2026-overflow","title":"ASG2 January 2026 - Overflow","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvalanche Science ASG2 course includes 3 field days, 8 hours of interactive classroom, and 8 hours of online material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaximum number of participants: six\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLead Guide and Field Instructor: Chago\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ASG2 exceeds the AAA REC1 (Level 1) guidelines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAble to ski deep powder and is familiar with ski touring (on skis or split-board).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAble to ski tour 3 consecutive days for a cumulative up to a total of 6-8,000 vertical feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearning Outcomes forASG2:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"ol1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnderstand snow science: snow metamorphism and slab avalanche fracture mechanics. Anticipate the impact of weather in the snowpack. Track precipitation, wind, and temperature critical thresholds driving avalanche instability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake relevant weather, weather, and avalanche observations. Target observations relevant to the avalanche problem of the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamiliarity with CAA OGRS \/ AAA SWAG. Competency with ATES frameworks. Awareness of CMAH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecognize avalanche terrain and the role of slope angles. Identify, estimate, and measure slope angles and recognize terrain connectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDevelop terrain navigation tools and skills, such as stability wheel, structural weaknesses, and reactivity tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdopt safe travel protocols when traveling in avalanche terrain and recognize human factors impacting the team's safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroduce Avalanche Release Conceptual model and develop a systematic method for avalanche risk assessment and execution of safe travel plans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReliable identification of slab and weak layer structures in snow pits. Characterize snowpack structure reactivity with basic stability tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearning Outcomes for RESCUE Module:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"ol1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGain an understanding of avalanche beacon technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTraining in avalanche companion rescue techniques for D2 and D3 avalanches sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConduct transceiver functional verification at the trailhead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKnowledge of the value and function of avalanche rescue equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDemonstrate professional-level probing techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReliable single avalanche victim companion rescue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamiliar with two-victim avalanche scenarios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEffective communication during avalanche rescues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCapable of generating Emergency Response Plans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInternalize that an avalanche incident is a medical emergency, and develop familiarity with potential injuries and medical issues common to buried avalanche victims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDevelop awareness about the value of wilderness or outdoor medical training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avalanche Science","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47180370149563,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2543\/7090\/files\/b87577f9-adef-447d-91b2-45a501031674.jpg?v=1734818418","url":"https:\/\/www.avyscience.com\/products\/asg2-january-2026-overflow","provider":"Avalanche Science","version":"1.0","type":"link"}