AVS 103 Introduction to Eastern Mountaineering
A comprehensive introduction to planning, managing, and leading eastern mountaineering winter expeditions. This course expands upon AVS 101 and is designed to immerse students in the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for professional preparation as outdoor and adventure leaders. This course will emphasize industry standards of practice, professional certification, the development and application of technical skills associated with winter travel, winter camping, eastern mountaineering, as well as planning, managing, and leading winter expeditions. Snow physics and avalanche safety, cold weather survival and injuries, winter ecology, expedition risk management, backcountry navigation, Leave No Trace ethic for the winter environment, technology in the backcountry, and expedition leadership in the winter environment are also emphasized.