BC Season Primer

MRVBC has partnered with Kel Rossiter of Adventure Spirit to offer a 1 day workshop on backcountry fundamentals. This will help those who are new to backcountry skiing/riding feel more comfortable going out into the deep woods in search of untracked snow.

• Date: November 19, 2022

• Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm

• Location: Mad River Glen

• Cost: CTA + MRVBC members $55 | Non-members $95

  • Pro Tip: Become a CTA/MRVBC member for $40 and receive the member discount and many other benefits!

• Register: Sold Out :(

Topics

• Fundamentals (layering, food & drink, what's in your pack, BC equipment options)

• First Aid in the BC (common injuries, sample first aid kit, sled/tarp rescue)

• Repair Kit (do you know how to fix your gear if it fails?)

• Avalanche Considerations (snowpack, terrain, triggers, weather, Northeast condition specifics, forecasting)

• Avalanche Rescue (beacons, rescue patterns, group protocols)

• Tour Planning (terrain types, map usage, backup plans)

• Putting it all together