Snowbasin offered a free Avalanche Awareness Class - consisting of an indoor session last night, and outdoor demonstrations today. The device below is available for the public to select a difficulty level, and then use a transceiver to find the buried transmitters.
Ski patrol staff demonstrates above how he listens to his transceiver and walks a pattern to narrow down the area of the signal. The purpose of this session was to emphasize that if you plan to ski out of bounds, you should take a class and PRACTICE using your gear so you are ready if the need arises.
We followed our leader to see some of their in-bounds control routes. The slope above is between 35 and 40 degrees slope - very prone to to avalanches if not controlled. We felt perfectly safe - in bounds here.
A volunteer on the patrol staff allowed patrolmen to bury him for a demonstration of the use of dogs to find victims. It did not take long the canine to pinpoint the"victim" - really wonderful and amazing.
"Good job!" And THANK YOU to Snowbasin Ski Patrol for a very interesting session!!
Ogden Area Avalanche Daily Advisory - check it daily!
Ogden Area Avalanche Daily Advisory - check it daily!
More photos and information about the session posted at: Alpine Vistas
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