Why is our snowpack so dangerous this year? Some people are advising me to put the sled away for this season. Is that really the right thing or can I still ride without getting caught?
While avalanches can catch experts by surprise, the vast majority of avalanche deaths might have been prevented. Most times nature is giving us lots of clues of the snowpack weaknesses. As a backcountry user we need to recognize these clues. Training helps you gather and piece together your observations to support the terrain choices that you will make each day. CLICK HERE to learn more about snow and timing.
CLICK HERE to view the course details for Valemount, BC
Classroom session - Saturday, April 18
Field sessions - Choose ONE field day
Sunday, April 19
Monday, April 20
CLICK HERE to view the course details for Golden, BC
Classroom session - Saturday, April 25
Field sessions - Choose ONE field day
Sunday, April 26
Monday, April 27
CLICK HERE to read comments from past students.
While avalanches can catch experts by surprise, the vast majority of avalanche deaths might have been prevented. Most times nature is giving us lots of clues of the snowpack weaknesses. As a backcountry user we need to recognize these clues. Training helps you gather and piece together your observations to support the terrain choices that you will make each day. CLICK HERE to learn more about snow and timing.
CLICK HERE to view the course details for Valemount, BC
Classroom session - Saturday, April 18
Field sessions - Choose ONE field day
Sunday, April 19
Monday, April 20
CLICK HERE to view the course details for Golden, BC
Classroom session - Saturday, April 25
Field sessions - Choose ONE field day
Sunday, April 26
Monday, April 27
CLICK HERE to read comments from past students.
