Proper Beacon, Probe and Shovel Usage

Date:

Sat, 2010-02-06 09:00 - 12:00

Location:

Alpental - Meet at the foot bridge on the parking lot side

This course is limited to 8-10 participants per session, utilizing the Beacon Training Facility at Alpental, in addition to teaching proper usage of the equipment will stress the importance of proper off-piste techniques. This course is for anyone wanting to learn how to utilize this important rescue equipment.

Snow Immersion
Beacon Fundamentals
Probe Use and Methods
Shoveling and Strategies

Class begins at 9:00am, lasting approximately 2-3 hours. Learn the skills needed to effectively operate a rescue beacon, efficiently probe the snow to determine the victim’s location and strategically move snow with a shovel to uncover your companion. Class hosted by John Stimberis. Sign up form below. Please print, sign and bring with you the release form on this page.

Release Forms

These form(s) are required to be completed by each participant and brought with you to this event.

Release.pdf: Release.pdf