Friday, Mar 5,  7pm to 9pm,  REI - Salt Lake Store, 3285 E 3300

Saturday, Mar 6,  8am to 4pm,  Meet at Big Cottonwood Park & Ride

 Introduction to rescue skills and avalanche beacon searches, route finding, snow pack evaluation and minimizing exposure to hazards. Designed as a first avalanche course, or short refresher, this class includes an evening lecture and a full day in the field.  It is ideal for backcountry skiers, snowboarders, mountaineers and snowshoers wishing to make informed route-finding decisions and mitigate risk while traveling in avalanche-prone terrain.

 http://www.utahmountainadventures.com/avalanche_courses_awareness.shtml

For additional questions or to book, please call 801-550-3986