Unfortunately the 2008 Winter Backcountry Training has been canceled due to a low number of students. Stay tuned for future plans in the coming years.
Check out pictures (by Russ Viehmann) and more pictures (by Brian York) from the 2006 inaugural class.
February 2-3, 2008
This 2-day field workshop is for the field searchers who are active members of California & Nevada Search Teams
Topics to be addressed:
- Tracking, mountain safety, avalanche education
- Search Techniques, deployment
- Equipment, supplies and resources
- Case Studies on area searches and avalanches
- Mock Avalanche with multiple scenarios
- Resource sharing of ideas and techniques
Cost $60
Registration is limited to the first 20 registrants Participants must be physically fit and able to be in
inclement mountain weather for up to 8 hours Registration
Lodging options
Equipment and Schedule