Companion rescue is a last resort, but an essential skill to master, and stay current on as a backcountry partner. This 8-hour, field-based course focuses on the fundamentals of efficient rescue. Instructors will demonstrate, then students will practice all aspects of organizing and leading rescues, including transceiver searches; methodical probing; strategic shoveling; and airbag deployment and re-packing.

Description:

This course is a prerequisite to Pro Level 1 and Rec Level 2 and it also pairs well with the Level 1 Refresher Course. Students may travel on skis or split board with skins, or on snowshoes.

Course content will include:

• Anticipating a rescue: terrain recognition and travel protocols
• Escape and survival strategies for avalanche victims
• Rescuer safety, last seen point, communication, common mistakes
• Transceivers: antennae, range variations, idiosyncrasies
• Beacon checks, trailhead and full-range; send and receive
• Single beacon searches, including deep burials
• Multiple burials; flagging functions with various beacons
• Basic patient care for avalanche victims; packaging & transport
• Small & large team rescues: response roles, tactics and scenarios
• Non-transceiver searches: spot probing; probe lines
• Gear to carry and recommended training for backcountry travel
• Emergency response procedures and interfacing with EMS teams

How to Register:

• Register Online
• Call us at (801) 550 3986
• Email us