HBGA Avalanche Course Streams

• 日本語: 日本語・英語・中国語での講習に対応しています。

• English: Courses are available in Japanese, English, and Chinese.

• 简体中文: 提供日语、英语、中文（普通话）授课。

HBGA Avalanche Skills Curriculum

HBGA Avalanche Skills 1 (Level 1: Basic)

[Foundations of Avalanche Rescue]

• Equipment Proficiency: Demonstrate mastery in the basic use of avalanche transceivers (beacons), probes, and shovels.

• Rescue Operations: Capable of performing a full search and extrication for a single-burial scenario.

• Medical Knowledge: Understand and apply treatment protocols for hypothermia in avalanche victims.

HBGA Avalanche Skills 2 (Level 2: Intermediate)

[Snowpack Assessment & Advanced Rescue]

• Stability Analysis: Conduct and accurately evaluate Snowpack Stability Tests, specifically Compression Tests (CT) and Extended Column Tests (ECT), based on precise snow observations.

• Advanced Rescue: Capable of managing complex search and extrication scenarios involving multiple burials.

• Prerequisites: Completion of HBGA Level 1 or equivalent knowledge and technical skills.

HBGA Avalanche Skills 3 (Level 3: Instructor)

[Instruction]

• Instructional Capability: Qualified to provide instruction for Level 1 and Level 2 avalanche courses.

• Facilitation: Capable of leading and facilitating official HBGA certified training (Level 1 and Level 2).