Advanced Recreational Avalanche Education Survey

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Hello, and thank you for sharing your opinions through this short survey. Your responses will help inform the evolution of avalanche course guidelines in the United States.

At the end of the survey, there will be an open comment box to provide additional suggestions if you wish.

Again, thank you for your time, and be safe out there!

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* 1. What is your gender?

Female

Male

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* 2. What is your age?

Under 18

18 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 or older

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* 3. In what state or U.S. territory do you live?

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What winter-time backcountry activities do you engage in?

Lift-Accessed Backcountry Riding / Skiing

Snowmobile-Accessed Backcountry Riding / Skiing

Human-Powered Backcountry Riding / Skiing

Snowshoeing

Snowmobiling

Mountaineering / Ice Climbing

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How many years of experience do you have making decisions in winter backcountry avalanche terrain?

0-2 years

3-5 years

6-10 years

11-15 years

16-20 years

20+ years

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* 6. How would you classify yourself given the following descriptions:

Avalanche Professional - Examples include employment as a ski patroller, mountain guide, or avalanche forecaster.

Volunteer Leader - Examples include officialy recognized volunteer leadership roles for an outing club or search and rescue team.

Recreational - Examples include no official trip leading responsibility, and travel in avalanche terrain primarily with friends for fun.

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* 7. Have you participated in a Level 1 avalanche course?

Yes