MAST 2.0 is a 4-day field-based course that builds upon the terrain management taught in MAST 1plus. This course will help you develop more advanced winter backcountry travel skills and mitigate your risk by honing your terrain evaluation and travel skills.
What you will learn:
- Progressive planning and travel techniques required to travel safely through various types of terrain using the daily process.
- Getting the most from your avalanche forecast.
- Key techniques for applying the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale to develop your own terrain ratings.
- How to proficiently carry out a companion rescue.
- Decision-making skills to manage avalanche risk.
- A deeper theoretical understanding of avalanche terrain and snowpack.
