2018 Vertfest Clinics: 1PM-4PM Companion Rescue ... AWS
2018 Vertfest Clinics: 1PM-4PM Companion Rescue Description: Are your rescue skills tuned up? Practice and refine your companion rescue response, from scene safety to strategic shoveling. Since rescue skills are perishable, yearly practice is a minimum for backcountry travelers. Clinic taught by qualified AIARE instructors.
Gear List Learning Objectives: Consistently follow and pinpoint a single beacon signal Understand the importance of speed Recognize the key stages of team avalanche rescue and common mistakes. Apply strategic shoveling techniques.
beacon, shovel, probe warm clothing and waterproof layers sunglasses 1-2 pairs of gloves backpack for rescue gear and spare layers warm boots (Sorel-type boots are fine) gaiters
Pre-requisites: Basic knowledge of beacon function
Optional: thermos, snowshoes, touring gear
Fitness compatible with walking and shoveling in deep snow.
Start Time and Place: Registration open from 8AM-12:45 at the NWAC tent at Alpental base (see image). Expected Destination: Lower Phantom Slide Path (across from Alpental)
Main Alpental Lot
NWA C Tent
Gear List Learning Objectives: Consistently follow and pinpoint a single beacon signal Understand the importance of speed Recognize the key stages of team avalanche rescue and common mistakes. Apply strategic shoveling techniques.
beacon, shovel, probe warm clothing and waterproof layers sunglasses 1-2 pairs of gloves backpack for rescue gear and spare layers warm boots (Sorel-type boots are fine) gaiters
Pre-requisites: Basic knowledge of beacon function
Optional: thermos, snowshoes, touring gear
Fitness compatible with walking and shoveling in deep snow.
Start Time and Place: Registration open from 8AM-12:45 at the NWAC tent at Alpental base (see image). Expected Destination: Lower Phantom Slide Path (across from Alpental)
Main Alpental Lot
NWA C Tent
