To train a broad range of Outdoor Recreation participants in the Skills of Companion Rescue. Focus on skills related to responding to your own party or a nearby party in Avalanche Rescue and Response.

Indoor

• Burial Statistics
• Overview of Companion Search and Rescue (Search, Stratigic Probing/Shoveling)

Outdoor

• Beacon overview and proper wear
• Full functionality Beacon check
• Flux line explination
• Demo of beacon/shovel/probe techniques (sample rescue)
• Break into smaller groups
• Practice proper use of tools (beacon, shovel, probe)
• Rescue Scenerio Practice (multiple burials, different situations, repeat scenerios etc)
• Course End/Feedback

Kirk Bachman, Michael Hatch and Clark Corey. See profiles.

$75.00 (Includes instruction and course materials. Does not include food, lodging or tax)

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