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Avalanche Programs

Avalanche Awareness and Rescue
For those who have never taken a 2 day course, or want to brush up their knowledge.  We'll cover the three main factors of Terrain, Weather, and Snowpack, practice avalanche rescue skills, and spend the second day  in Tuckerman Ravine or Gulf of Slides practicing our assessment skills.
2005 dates to be posted by late September. 
For more information, call 603-374-*0866 or e-mail snichipor@bartlettadventures .com..
March 12-13, 2005
Call AMC at 603-466-2727. or visit their website at www.outdoors.org

Gulf of Slides Field Session
For those who have taken a course in the past and want a chance to apply their skills to real slopes.  This course will be a 3 day, 2 night trip to Gulf of Slides.  Participants should be comfortable black diamond skiers.
For more information, call 603-374-*0866 or e-mail snichipor@bartlettadventures .com.

2005 dates to be posted by late September.
Call or e-mail for more information.

Avalanche and Snow Safety Edutrip 
During this two day trip you'll learn about factors that influence snow stability and avalanche safety, while experiencing a night on top of Mt Washington in the Observatory.  We'll ride up the auto road in the snow tractor, with periodic stops to observe snow types and weather factors that influence its stability.  We'll spend the afternoon, evening, and following morning learning more about weather, terrain, and snowpack qualities that influence snow stability.   We'll also learn about ways that backcountry skiers and climbers can travel more safely in avalanche terrain, and how to perform a transceiver search for a buried avalanche victim.  We will combine indoor and outdoor session, including slides, movies, and hands on practice with tools used by backcountry travellers.  
For more information, call 603-374-*0866 or e-mail snichipor@bartlettadventures .com.

Dates for 2005 will be posted in Late September

To register, please call the Mt. Washington Observatory at 603-356-2137 or visit their website at www.mountwashington.org

Mt. Washington Observatory Overnights
The following courses will spend a night at the Mt. Washington Observatory.  Combine learning about Avalanche Awareness and/or Mountain Weather with an overnight on top of the Northeast's highest peak. 

Avalanche Awareness and Rescue
This course will combine one day of instruction at Pinkham Notch Visitor Center with a two-day one-night climb of Mt. Washington.  Learn the basics of avalanche awareness and then spend two days putting that knowledge into action making field observations and decisions on our way up and down Mt. Washington.  This format will allow a unique opportunity for field study not found in most avalanche courses.  Very good physical condition is required.  
For more information, call 603-374-*0866 or e-mail snichipor@bartlettadventures .com.

Dates for 2005 will be posted in late September.

Winter Mountain Weather 
Learn about mountain weather while climbing and spending the night atop Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast, and home of "The World's Worst Weather".  
For more information, call 603-374-*0866 or e-mail snichipor@bartlettadventures .com.
January 28-30, 2005
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Call AMC at 603-466-2727. or visit their website at www.outdoors.org

Backcountry Skiing Programs
Are you a alpine skier who's interested in learning more about backcountry skiing?  The White Mountains are home to many wonderful backcountry downhill runs where you can ski away from crowds and lift lines.  Learn what it takes to get out and enjoy the great downhill terrain accessible only by those willing to put in the extra effort to "Earn Their Turns". 

Introduction to Backcountry Alpine Skiing

February 19, 2005
March 5, 2005

Beginner Backcountry Skiing
March 19-20

For more information, call 603-374-*0866 or e-mail snichipor@bartlettadventures .com.
To register for these backcountry ski programs, c
all AMC at 603-466-2727. or visit their website at www.outdoors.org