ARE YOU

NEW TO THE

BACKCOUNTRY?

Learn about avalanche

awareness so you can enjoy the mountains safely.

Afternoon (for novices):  Doors open at 1:30 pm. Presentations run 2:00 pm – 4 pm (may run slightly longer to accommodate questions)

This session is an introduction to the basics of recreational avalanche safety, with plenty of time for questions and discussion. Presenters include: 

• Mark Bender, Avalanche Canada forecaster, speaking on Basic Avalanche Awareness (looking at terrain, avalanche activity, triggers, etc.)
• North Shore SAR volunteer, Peter Marshall, will present a case study of the Runner Peak incident from February 2019
• Brent Loewen, snowshoe ambassador and guide in the N. Shore mountains, will present on his personal journey and education in the backcountry
• AdventureSmart will have a presentation on Trip Planning

Please share widely and freely. We hope to see you there!