2018 Cold Weather Operations Open Course

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1 Cold Weather Operations Open Course At the request of numerous units and organizations, will be conducting an open class for our winter environmental training. The total number of students will be personnel per class. This training takes place in Leadville, CO over a 2-week period. The first week is the military ski program and the second week is team level tactical winter/ski mountaineering training. All training is conducted with unit/organizational cold weather systems and equipment. This allows for teams to vet their current systems. We use Alpine Touring ski or heavy Telemark (locking heal) set ups as this is the norm for all special operations units worldwide and allows for safe, effective over snow movement with combat equipment in all terrain. 1

2 Week one training will cover the following: Cold weather medical considerations Winter survival and emergency shelter construction Proper use of military cold weather clothing systems Ski nomenclature and maintenance Cross country skiing Downhill skiing progressing from beginning skills to skiing with a large pack through variable terrain. Final ski is a black diamond run with large recce pack (beginner through expert). Avalanche rescue training Weather forecasting The Military Ski program will teach: Non-skiers to ski with operational equipment in a safe, efficient manner Intermediate skiers to build solid fundamentals and help make them expert skiers Expert skiers how to become instructor skiers. 2

3 Week two training will cover the following: Equipment prep for Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) Cold weather operations planning Team movement techniques Patrol base set up and operations 3

4 The week culminates with a 3-day tactical movement, usually up a 14,000 peak in the local area (Mt. Elbert, Massive, etc.), weather dependent. The students will plan and execute the movement with the assistance of the cadre. 4

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6 Cost per student is $ Cost includes all training and ski passes at ski area for each student. This does not include transportation (to and from), lodging, equipment, or food. This will be incurred by the individual. Training dates are as follow: Class 1: Feb 11-24, Class 2: Mar 4-17, Class 3: Apr 8-20 RSVP must be made by Dec 15 for the first class, Jan 10 for the second, and Feb 10 for the 3d. Any equipment requests should be made as soon as possible to get the orders at a reduced rate (Any avalanche gear, skis, overwhites, etc.) We can assist with equipment procurement or rentals. has a working relationship with First Spear, Black Diamond Equipment., Mystery Ranch, Cilo Packs, Arcteryx LEAF and others. Groups, units, or full teams may inquire about scheduling training for your complete element. In addition to the WET training we can run other mountain warfare courses including assault climber (summer and winter-all season dependent), urban climbing and descending, or tailor any of these trainings to accommodate your needs. Contact us at info@.us or check out our website at.us See Instructor Bios below. 6

7 Instructor Bio s Ivan 10 SFGA (12 years) Military Ski Instructor (Group) Norwegian Military Instructor course (NATO) Swiss Military Ski Mountaineering course 10 th Group (USASOC) Mountain course instructor (pre 96) US Army Special Operations Command Unit (12 years) Troop, Squadron, Unit Master mountaineer Mountain Team Leader Combat developer (Unit Cold Weather/Mountain warfare replacement project) Multiple Afghanistan combat rotations Multiple Mountaineering expeditions in Central Asia (Tien Shan), Europe, North America (continental), Alaska, Africa 7

8 Ken 10 th SFGA (4 years) Master Mountaineer USASOC Mountain course instructor SF Medic US Army Special Operations Command Unit (10 years) Troop, Squadron master mountaineer Mountain Team Leader Military Ski instructor Multiple Afghanistan Combat rotations Multiple Mountaineering expeditions in Alaska, North America (continental), and Europe Contact us at or visit our website at 8