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Pettigrew Avalanche Awareness Class

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Saturday 29 December 2012, 09:30am - 01:30pm

This workshop is designed for mountain enthusiasts who are starting to tour on their own and possibly venturing out of the ski area boundries. This workshop covers:

  • Recognize & Avoid Avalanche Terrain
  • Understanding Layed Snow
  • Weather Indicators & Red Flags
  • Basic Companion Rescue
  • Avalanche Control Techniques
  • Boundary Policies
  • Avalanche Terrain & Terrain Maps
  • Basic Route Selection
  • Current Snow Pack Conditions
  • Companion Recovery
  • Probing, Shoveling, & Beacon use


Cost: Free

 

Registration: www.pettigrewfoundation.com/workshops

Location  Outside the Mission Ridge first aid room
Contact  Brad Whiting, Ski Patrol Director - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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