Companion Rescue/Snowmobilers, West Yell, MT

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

This six-hour clinic, sponsored by the Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center will take place entirely in the field. The course will be held in the Lionhead area. The group will meet in the lobby of the West Yellowstone Holiday Inn prior to going in the field.

Every participant needs an avalanche beacon, shovel and probe and must have their own snowmobile.

The course goals are to 1) learn how to wear and operate an avalanche beacon, and 2) perform a mock rescue including single and multiple burial searches.

During the day we will cover the importance of beacon skills; beacon operation and search principles; demonstration and practice of initial, secondary and pinpoint search; rescue practice scenarios including group management, probing and shoveling; overview of first aid and emergency skills needed in actual rescues.

We need a minium of 6 particpants to run the course. Maximum course size is 16 unless special arrangements are made.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIREDTo register, visit www.mtavalanche.com/education

You must register by Tuesday, December 24th, 2013.