Northern Vermont Region Avalanche Program

You won a J3 race at Cochran’s as a kid, you nailed the Black Hole at Smuggs, you held on edge on the steeps of CanAm at Jay and you smoked the Paradise waterfall at Mad River. * WARNING * All of these accomplishments do NOT mean you’re ready for the untamed mountains. 

 

“Mountain skills are complex and require a high degree of technical training in a variety of disciplines.”

-       Chris Joosen,

Mount Washington Avalanche Center

 

Classification of Advanced Skier …….. Avalanche Awareness: Solid grasp of principles, some experience

-       Tom Turiano,

Ski Mountaineer and Author of “Teton Skiing”

 

 

They Happen in The Great Northeast, even in Vermont: http://tinyurl.com/3d3tlnh

 

 

Avalanche Deaths in The Lower 48 1950-2010:

 

Colorado:                  235

Utah:                          99

Washington:             97

Montana:                   91

Idaho:                         68

Wyoming:                  65

California:                 58

Northeast US:         21

Oregon:                     12

Nevada:                     11

New Mexico:             4

Arizona:                      1

 

While not at the top, the Northeast US does have its share of avalanches.

 

 

Get Educated

 

The National Ski Patrol offers Level 1 and Level 2 courses that are recognized by AIARE (American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education) and AAA (American Avalanche Association).  All of the below listed courses meets 1 NSP Senior Elective requirement. These classes are open to the public – we encourage the public to enroll in our courses!

 

 

Smugglers Notch VT Level 1 2007 Graduation Picture

Many are smiling and there’s a reason for that – it’s because these courses are fun!

 

2010 Whiteface NY Level 1 Class

Our classes have much hands-on work for students!  .

 

Ladies!

LADIES!  We encourage and need females to get involved with the Avalanche program.  If you’re a female, this is your opportunity to learn, to instruct and mentor other females as well as be actively involved with the total program.  This is a caring supportive woman-friendly environment.  Please contact markrenson@verizon.net to find out how you can get involved.

 

 

 

 

Important Links:

 

http://www.americanavalancheassociation.org/

  

 

 

 

http://www.centreavalanche.qc.ca/bulletins/bulletin_en.php

 

 

 

http://www.mountwashingtonavalanchecenter.org/

Mount Washington, NH Avalanche Center

 

 

 

http://www.uvm.edu/skivt-l/?Page=depths.php

Mount Mansfield, VT Daily Snowpack Data