Avalanche Self-rescue

Contents

Theory (2 hours)

• Danger and risk
• Approach to risk in work, leisure and during avalanche rescue
• Scenario analysis, hazard identification, risk assessment and decision making
• Active and passive self-protection
• Basic knowledge of self-protection and self-rescue devices
• Rescue activation and interaction 

Training (6 hours)

• Field observations with an empirical approach to snow scenarios in order to choose the route with the least exposure to danger
• Measures to minimise exposure to avalanche danger
• Training in the techniques of searching for, locating and exhuming an avalanche victim

PPE and Log Book

The PPE required for the course (with the exception of clothing, footwear, and gloves) will be provided by Kong S.p.A.
Logbook holders (Kong, Irata, GWO) are required to bring it with them for recording updates.

Certification

A certificate of attendance is issued after a positive learning assessment and 100% attendance of the total course hours.

Refresher course

A three-yearly update with verification is foreseen.

Payment procedure

Bank transfer within two days of receipt of the course confirmation. Registration will only be officially confirmed upon receipt of the fee.

Cancellation

In case of cancellation Kong S.p.A. will retain:

• 50% if the cancellation is made within 5 working days before the beginning of the course
• the entire fee if the cancellation is made from the fourth working day before the beginning of the course, at the beginning of the course or after the course has started

Any absences for health reasons only entitle the fee to be suspended.