BCA Beacon Training Parks are training systems created to make it easier for recreationalists and pros to practice with their transceivers. The Mission Ridge/Steve Burchett Memorial Park features 4 permanently buried transmitters wired to a central control panel. To change the scenario, just flick the on/off switches on the control panel. Instead of digging holes and reburying beacons all day, you spend your valuable time actually practicing with your transceiver. It's especially useful for practicing multiple and deep burials, which usually require the most work.
Users will have to turn on the main controller and then using their transceivers search for buried beacons. Upon locating a buried beacon, use an avalanche probe in the snow until you contact a buried indicator. The Patrol is asking users not to dig in the park as this will destroy the beacons. There will be an obvious difference between the snow depths when the indicators are found. After finding a beacon the user can return to the control panel, turn off the found beacon and turn on another for more practice. Ski Patrol is also asking for help in turning off the controller when finished training.
In an effort to make backcountry skiing and riding even safer the Mission Ridge Ski Patrol are always available to help and educate users. Stop by the Burchett Summit Patrol Building and any available patroller can walk the patrons through the process and answer questions. In order to become proficient and safe in the backcountry practice is key. Remember the best bet is to know the stability and snow conditions before you ever venture out.
*This Training Park is paid for by the Steve Burchett Memorial Fund.
