How’s your avy skills? Can you lead a companion rescue? New beacon still waiting for you to learn how to use it?
We thought so.
Join NxNW and Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Club this Presidents Day weekend
Level 1 Avalanche Course:
Learn safe travel in avalanche terrain and recognition of weather, snow pack and terrain factors contributing to avalanche hazard. Dig snow pits and perform field tests to recognize weak and strong layers in snow pack and practice efficient rescue with avalanche beacons. No previous avalanche education necessary
Description:
This course is designed for those with or without previous avalanche education or experience, seeking a comprehensive and structured course. The schedule includes lectures in Port Angeles on Friday and Saturday evening and two field sessions on both Saturday and Sunday at Hurricane Ridge and the surrounding backcountry. The graduate of this course will understand the basics of snow science, stability evaluation, safe travel, and rescue, and be ready to make informed decisions in avalanche terrain.
Date:
Friday Feb. 19th, Sat Feb. 20th and Sun. Feb 21
Price $125 for HR season Pass holders and $175 for non pass holders
Please call Frank at 360 452 4849 for more details