Companion Rescue Clinic @ REI Dec 19th, field session Dec 21st @ History Rock

Classroom Session: Thursday December 19th, 6-8pm @ REI, Bozeman

Field Session: Saturday December 21st, 10am-2pm, History Rock TH 

Cost: $30 donation to the Friends of GNFAC

This six-hour clinic will take place in two parts. The first session, held at REI will cover all types of avalanche rescue gear and discuss what is needed to quickly and effectively rescue your partner.  A discussion of rescue techniques and basic first aid will also be discussed. For each session, each participant must bring their own avalanche beacon, shovel, probe, and pack.

The field session will be held entirely outdoors. Be prepared to travel over snow with ski/skins, bootpacking or snowshoes OK. Come prepared to comfortably participate in any weather conditions. Hot drinks, snacks, and extra layers are strongly encouraged.

The course goals are to:

1) learn how to be prepared for avalanches while recreating

2) perform a mock rescue including single and multiple burial searches.

The course will also cover the importance of beacon, probe, and shovel skills; beacon operation and search principles; demonstration and practice of initial, secondary and pinpoint search; rescue practice scenarios including group management, probing and shoveling.

SPACE IS LIMITED AND PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.