Due to unforeseen circumstances this training has been postponed to Jan 31/Feb1/Feb2. 

• Location Needle Peak Coquihalla (departing evening of the Friday, approx 5:30pm from Lower Mainland)
• This training will take you through the stages of avalanche rescue: Self Rescue, Companion Rescue, and Organized Avalanche Response.  This brings together all of the skills of transceiver use, team management, leadership, hazard evaluation and more.
• Ski/Snowshoe in Friday evening and set up camp.  Sat 8am till 4:30 and Sun 8am - 3pm training.  Return to Vancouver by approx 8pm Sun evening. Note that it is probable that a small/fast contingent will be departing very early Sat AM (approx 4:30 AM departure) as well.

MINIMUM OF 12 PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED TO PROCEED.

Minimum Equipment:

• Probe
• Shovel
• Transceiver
• Skis or snowshoes
• Appropriate winter camping equipment and clothing

Training Prerequisite:

• Transceiver Skills Practice session or demonstrated strong transceiver skills (1 beacon in 2 minutes, 2 beacons in 4 minutes)