During the two days participants will put into practice what they learned in the first course. Packing, equipment prep, hydration, food, course, orienteering, analyzing snow conditions and safety scenarios will be added. Use of transceivers for pinpointing subject will be reviewed as well as uphill and downhill techniques.
Expect to be outside for 6-8 hrs. each day. Participants should be on Alpine Touring, Nordic or Split Board equipment.
EASTERN BACKCOUNTRY EDUCATION PROGRAM
- Snow Sense and Planning is the first of three courses in the Eastern Backcountry Education Program.
- Collecting Data is the second of three courses in the Eastern Backcountry Education Program.
- Putting It All Together is the third of three courses in the Eastern Backcountry Education Program.