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