This is not a course but we will go over the basics (for those that are interested).

Topics covered:

• pre-trip procedures
• search
  • primary
  • secondary
  • pin point/grid
• two-burial situation, especially for those without the ability to mark/flag the first transceiver
• probing & digging techniques

Gear:

• transceiver
• container to protect buried transceiver (note: most tupperware/rubbermaid containers crack/break in the cold)
• shovel
• probe (optional)
• snowshoes (optional)
• headlamp

I will have my transceiver plus one extra for burial.  I will also see about bringing something to bury for probing practice.

Meeting 5:30 pm at the North Van Superstore, near the gas pumps: http://www.realcanadiansuperstore.ca/LCLOnline/store_details_landing_page.jsp?storeId=854

We will leave the meeting location at 5:45 pm.

Regarding snowshoes, you may find them useful to avoid post-holing near lightly-buried trees and plunging into the small creeks that may not be fully bridged.