Thursday, December 14, 5:30-7:30pm
Open To All Adults
JOIN US for this scenario-based workshop to sharpen your skills in avalanche terrain.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES SNACKS AND A SWEET SWAG BAG.
THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE TCSAR HANGAR: 300 South Batch Plant Road, jackson, WY.
$20 TO ATTEND.
REGISTER HERE. Email maddie@tetoncountysar.org for scholarship inquiries.
Topics Include:
Tools for Planning a Tour
Learn how to navigate jhavalanche.org to yield sufficient snowpack/forecast awareness
Understand how to better leverage digital mapping apps in tour planning
Learn the value of good communication and leadership when making decisions about terrain choices (GOs/NO GOs) and navigating a rescue scenario
Stages of a Rescue in Avalanche Terrain
Review beacon search protocol
Review proper shoveling techniques
Participate in beacon check and beacon retrieval scenarios
Wilderness Medicine and Incident Response
Review the steps of a primary and secondary patient assessment
Learn how to manage an injured patient with your backcountry equipment and call for help
Define med kit essentials for travel in avalanche terrain