Winter Backcountry Training

February 2-3, 2008

Schedule & Equipment List

Saturday, February 2nd
8:00 – 4:00pm
6:30 – 10pm

Sunday, February 3rd
8:00am – 2:00pm

All participants must be physically able to be outside in inclement weather for up to 8 hours. Be sure to bring appropriate gear – plan on poor weather, poor visibility, rain, wind, snow, etc . . .

Equipment List

  • skis, boots, poles, skins or snowshoes and poles
  • backpack
  • bandana
  • chap stick
  • compass
  • duct tape
  • gloves; heavy & light pair
  • goggles & sunglasses
  • gortex jacket and pants
  • hat (beanie and ballcap)
  • knife or leatherman
  • layers / dry clothes
  • light rope
  • pencil & write in the rain notebook
  • repair kit; pole baskets, binding cables, binding screws
  • shovel
  • lunch & snacks for both days
  • sunscreen
  • water

    • ...and any other equipment you feel may be necessary . . . to see our suggested team list, go to TNSAR and click on “gear list”.

    If you have access to a Beacon and GPS, please bring them. Some will be available to borrow.

    The goal of TNSAR is to conduct fast and safe rescues, and to help educate the public on winter safety.
    If you would like to help us in this cause, please donate via the following link to PayPal. Thanks!

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