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West Yell, Snowmo Intro to Avalanches w/ Field

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A two day avalanche workshop with field session.
insert_invitation Thu, Dec 19, 2013 12:00 PM (MST)
location_on Holiday Inn, West Yellowstone, MT, West Yellowstone, Montana
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Holiday Inn, West Yellowstone, MT
315 Yellowstone Ave
West Yellowstone, Montana 59758

The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center and Friends of GNFAC are sponsoring this course.

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2013

Time: 12 noon until 5pm

Location: Holiday Inn, 315 Yellowstone Ave - classroom

Date: Friday, December 20, 2013 - all day field session

The lectures will be conducted during an afternoon (12-5 p.m.) followed by a full day field course. Topics covered include: avalanche terrain recognition, the affect weather has on avalanche hazard, the development of the mountain snowpack, decision making skills, and basic search and rescue procedures. Participants in the field session will each need a reliable snowmobile and basic mountain riding skills. An avalanche rescue beacon and shovel are required.

Cost: a $50.00 donation to The Friends of the Avalanche Center is requested.

THIS COURSE MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR GALLATIN NF SNOWMOBILE GUIDES CERTIFICATION.

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Holiday Inn, West Yellowstone, MT
315 Yellowstone Ave
West Yellowstone, Montana 59758