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Avalanche Self-Rescue Course

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Safe Travel and Self-Rescue Avalanche Course

Feedback from Past Students

Currently we have feedback from the two Level 1 modules this course grew out of. Module 2 covered Safe Travel and Module 3 covered Self-Rescue. In this course they are two Learning Paths within one course - LP 2 and LP 3. (Learning Paths 1 and 4 are "bookends" with the introduction and conclusion and have no previous analog with feedback.)

Module 2 - Traveling Safely and Safety Equipment

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  • The average student rating for this module, out of 10, is: 9
  • The average student rating for this module in relation to others, out of 10, is: 9
  • The percentage of students who felt all objectives were met is: 100%
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    • I thought the safe travel section was particularly well put together.
    • I enjoyed this module quite a bit.
    • The amount of time to complete this was reasonable.
    • [The case studies were definitely useful], I even read them out to my girlfriend (she hates hearing about it though as she doesn't come with me backcountry so the stories make her stress).
    • I wouldn't remove anything, all the parts of this module need the emphasis and time dedicated to them.
    • [I] Thought the time to complete was reasonable.
    • The lesson kept my interest and was presented in an understandable informative way.
    • Materials were well put together and easy to follow
    • I like case studies a lot.  It'd be nice if I could send a link to these last ones for people to read.  Might make a difference to my friends who dont think carrying all the proper gear is mandatory all the time.
    • It was long but, I was happy to spend the time.  I think all of the info is useful.

Module 3 - Avalanche Rescue (Self and Small Party)

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  • The average student rating for this module, out of 10, is: 9
  • The average student rating for this module in relation to others, out of 10, is: 9
  • The percentage of students who felt all objectives were met is: 100%
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    • The amount of time to complete this was reasonable.
    • The videos are always good and give a break from reading all the time.
    • This module was pretty short but got directly to the point and was well presented.
    • Required time was reasonable. 
    • So far the case studies are my favorite.  They allow me to mentally apply the material