The CAA Avalanche Operations Level 1 through 3 courses provides the unique opportunity to develop a wide range of skills, build a resume of practical field experience, and learn from some of the most experienced instructors in the the avalanche risk management industry.
Prerequisites for each Operations Level are outlined under individual course descriptions. To get an idea of the steps in creating a career in the avalanche industry, check out the Training Flowchart.
This winter the CAA is conducting an Avalanche Operations Level 1 course for the Russian Mountain Guides Association. This course will be combined with an ACMG Assistant Ski Guide touring training in an effort to assist them in their pursuit of developing a guides training program. This program will be based on the internationally-recognized professional standards of the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA). Click on this link to hear more about why the RMGA chose the Canadian Mountain Guides training and certification as the most suitable model for Russia. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPQNmt9gtqo.
Check out this great video from the recent Russian Mountain Guides Association Level 1 course. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqKn8UrR0hA&feature=youtu.be
To see a video of the first CAA Level 1 training course for the RMGA which was held in Austria during January 2012 click on this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=k15bMFSYV9k.
