All skill levels and modes of transportation welcome! This is a FREE community oriented rescue-focused clinic for winter backcountry travelers.
What to expect:
- Practice companion rescue (bring your gear, limited supply of loaner gear will be available).
- Learn the basics if you have never done rescue. Refine skills if you are intermediate-advanced.
- Advanced clinics (multiple burials, deep burial considerations) available on request.
- Review warning signs of an unstable snowpack.
- Learn about opportunities and resources available from local avalanche organizations, including HPAC, AK Safe Riders, Alaska Avalanche School, CNFAIC, AMRG, and Anchorage Nordic Ski Patrol, AMDS, and Backcountry Bike & Ski
- Farm Loop Coffee and donuts!
What to bring:
- Dress in layers, as you would for a ski tour or winter hike
- Bring a backpack with extra layers, water, snacks, hand/toe warmers if you use them, and your beacon, probe, and shovel if you own them
- Skis/splitboard/snowshoes or winter boots/gaiters if you don't yet own winter travel gear
- Your ASP annual parking pass or payment for a daily parking pass
- A parent/guardian to sign your waiver if you are under 18
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