THURSDAY AT 7 PM – 8 PM Snow Safety Education: Backcountry

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Jan, 13,2022  THURSDAY AT 7 PM – 8 PM
Snow Safety Education: Backcountry (Free)
REGISTRATION:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3621358512810975248?fbclid=IwAR0K3jrvXEXHx5gq_mYAVVMLy6mPxBcK4o57L_F9nV3acQmzXF_3OY4mZt4

What's it about?The Snow Safety Education ~ "Backcountry" presentation is intended to foster awareness of the risks associated with backcountry travel, focusing on how to be prepared and stay safe in unmanaged spaces.If you're planning a backcountry adventure this winter on snowshoes, hiking with friends, ski touring or split boarding, this presentation's for you.What topics will be covered?~ Trip Planning: making a plan and leaving a trip plan.~ Training: physical abilities, backcountry training, avalanche awareness, emergency rescue, wilderness first aid, navigation, communications, route finding.~ Taking Essentials: proper clothing & footwear, emergency signaling gear, shelter, communications, light sources, etc + season and sport specific gear.~ What to do in an emergencyWho can participate?Backcountry users; snowshoers, hikers, ski tourers, split-boarders, backcountry campers, families, adults, youth.Where is it?Online via GoToWebinar (free of charge)