Practical skills include self-rescue, safe travel in the backcountry and the fundamentals
of avalanche rescues.
NOASC Niseko BackCountry Avalanche Awareness Course (BAAC)
Course Description:
AM: Classroom instruction on Avalanche characteristics, Avalanche types, Backcouuntry hazards, Avalanche terrain, Route selection, Backcountry equipment, and it's correct use.
PM: In the field, we practice what we learnt in our AM session concentrating on correct decision making techniques and search & rescue.
Course Dates: Course No.2 2014/01/17 Friday
Course Duration: 8：00～18：00
Meeting Time: AM 7:40
Location: 20-6 Aza Yamada, Kutchan cho, Abuta gun, Hokkaido, Japan 044-0081 NOASC Adventure Base, Niseko, Japan.
Trainer: Ross Carty
CAA(Canadian Avalanche Association) Operations level 1,
Backcountry Guide experience 25 years,
Australian Ski patrol experience 8 years (currently active Thredbo Ski Patrol member)
Japanese Ski Patrol 2 years.
Participant Prerequisities: Beginner Backcountry Enthusiast and above.
Course Maximum Numbers: 15 persons
Course fee: 13000yen Note:Includes basic Insurance
Indemnity Wavier(risk) Form:
All particpatants will be required to sign a indemnity wavier/risk form.
Personal Equipment:
Ski/Snowboard/Telemark skis( including appropraite touring bindings & ski seals, or snowshoes for hiking up) Backcountry safety equipment (Avalanche beacon, Probe pole, Snowshovel, Snow saw) , Backpack, & Lunch (including energy snacks for the afternoon session).
NOTE: NOASC does does provide a rental service for some of this items above, but numbers are limited. Rental is provided on a first come, first served basis.
Application:
Online, E-mail, Fax or Call NOASC on the following:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. NOASC Co. Ltd. website: www.noasc.com
TEL 0136-23-1688 FAX 0136-23-1690
NOTE* A successful application is confirmed when payment is received.
Application Closing date: 1 week prior to day of course, or when the course is full which ever comes first.
Cancellation policy: A cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations made within seven days of the course. 7-2 days before the course 40% cancellation fee, Day before the course 50% On the day 100% Cancellation fee.7
