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Avalanche Awareness Courses 2010
Next winter, the MCofS will be running a series of one-day "Avalanche Awareness" courses. Aimed at the general winter hill-goer, the courses are non-certificated and will be suitable for anyone wishing to increase their knowledge of snow and avalanches, learn which areas to avoid and improve their understanding of reports and forecasts. Each course will consist of an indoor introduction to avalanche theory followed by a practical session on the hill.
The courses will be delivered by qualified and experienced personnel at a ratio of 1 tutor to 4 participants. Basic winter skills will NOT be covered.
The course costs £35 per person and the dates are as follows:-
- Saturday 9th January 2010 (Cairngorms/Glenmore Lodge)
- Sunday 10th January 2010 (Cairngorms/Glenmore Lodge)
- Saturday 30th January 2010 (Aonach Mor/Nevis Range)
- Sunday 31st January 2010 (Aonach Mor/Nevis Range)
For more information please contact the MCofS Office or book your place now by sending a £35 cheque along with your address and telephone number to the MCofS Office. Or alternatively by telephoning the office to pay by card. Please indicate which day you wish to attend. Details and a booking confirmation will then be sent to you.
The MCofS Avalanche Courses are sponsered by Anatom. Each course participant will be loaned a transceiver, shovel and probe to use during the course.