BSAAP
Backcountry Skiing and Avalanche Awareness Program
Application – Spring
2013
This
month-long program will focus on traveling safely and having fun in the winter
backcountry on skis (telemark, alpine or AT) or snowboard (split-board) while
exploring prime backcountry areas of Vermont and the Presidential Range in NH.
Traveling in terrain where avalanche danger exists requires disciplined
personal preparation, group expedition planning, diverse skiing and riding
skills, and sound avalanche and terrain assessment ability. This program will
cover basic safety skills to prepare you to travel in the winter backcountry in
all of its rugged beauty.
The
program will consist of six in-class sessions and three weekend practical
trips. The first weekend will involve two local backcountry trips with an
overnight at the Outing Club Cabin, the second weekend will be an AIARE Level 1
Avalanche certification course and the third will be an overnight in the
Presidential Range of New Hampshire's White Mountains. Due to an earlier trip
to Mount Washington than in previous years, the AIARE 1 or previous avalanche
travel education will be highly recommended for the program. Participants
willing to commit to the AIARE course will receive priority on their
applications.
Program
Requirements:
Program Fee:
$175 per student covers the sweet textbook, food, transportation, gear
rentals, professional guiding and instruction. The AIARE Level 1 Avalanche
course is an additional $225. It is strongly recommended that you take the
AIARE class as it is scheduled as a part of the class and is an integral part
of the curriculum.
Class
Meeting Dates:
Thursdays Jan 31, Feb 7, 21, 28
(Meetings are held at 7 in Old Mills Annex A207)
Weekend
Dates:
Feb 2nd and 3rd
Feb 22-24
AIARE Level
1:
Classroom sessions: 5:30-9:30pm Thurs and Fri Feb 14th and
15th (Location: TBD)
Weekend practical: Sat and Sun Feb. 16th and 17th
Guide: Steve
Charest
Student
Instructors: Cyril Brunner, Elliott Casper
Due: Monday, January 28th by 4pm
Return to: The OC house or via email (cbrunner9@gmail.com)
NAME: __________________YEAR:
_____________________________
MAJOR:
____________________________________________________
CELL PHONE #:
_______________E-MAIL: _______________________
LOCAL ADRESS:
____________________________________________
Do you intent to take the AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course? _________
Have you applied to BSAAP before (YES / NO) if so, when? __________
Are you applying for ICE SMAC or WILD (YES / NO), if so, which?______________
If yes, and you get in, which would you choose? _____________
Please answer these questions on a separate page:
1.
Describe your skiing/riding ability.
Please discuss your history from first learning to present. Include where you
have skied and any backcountry experience.
2.
Briefly discuss a recent best day of
skiing or riding.
3.
What is your backcountry camping
experience? Any winter travel experience? (None required)
4.
What are 3 qualities that you look for in
a leader or hope to bring to your future Outing Club trips?
5.
What do you hope to gain from this
program?
6.
Have you participated in any Outing Club
trips or events in the past? If so, what trips/when?
7.
Should you be stranded on a desert island,
naked along with a large cardboard package containing two objects, what (aside
from a stuffed sheep) would you want those two objects to be? Why?
8.
Do you intend on leading Outing Club trips
upon completion of BSAAP?
9.
Please draw an abstract interpretation of
yourself. Colors are required
The following questions are to help instructors prepare for the
course. Your acceptance will not depend upon your answers, unless youÕre a
snowlerblader:
Do you have any dietary restrictions or allergies (veg, vegan, GF,
peanuts, ect), if so please list?
__________________________________________________________________
Intended Sliding Technique for BSAAP (please circle):
Alpine Ski
Telemark Ski
Snowboard/Splitboard
Snowblade
Do you have a seasons pass? Which pass? __________________________
Do you own any backcountry travel equipment? (climbing
skins, AT bindings, Alpine Trekkers, splitboard, approach skis) Please specify: _______________________________________________________________
While all gear rentals are included in the cost of the course, an
additional opportunity exists to rent Black Diamond ski gear from Petra Cliffs
at a cost of $150 for the three weekend practicals. Would you be interested in this
additional rental (this doesnÕt commit you to anything)?
YUP NAH DUDE
If you do not own climbing skins, please indicate the dimensions and
length of your skis: Length: ___________
Dimensions: _______________
We would love to
accept all applicants to the program, and show everyone what New England
backcountry has to offer. However, over the past few years BSAAP has become
more competitive and the class size is limited to 7 participants. We work hard
to pick qualified applicants, however that does not mean the people we do not
choose are unqualified. It does mean that if you are accepted, we expect a full
commitment for all weeknight classes and weekend trips, as others would be
happy to make the commitment. Thanks for applying and being psyched to get out
in the backcountry!