The Science of Avalanches with Bruce Tremper
When\: Friday\, January 9\, 2009 \;6\:30pm
Where\: Treasure Mountain Middle School\, Park City
How Much\: Free
Put on by The Canyons Professional Ski Patrol Association
\;Bruce Tremper\, director of the Utah Avalanche Center and author of
"\;Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain"\;\, will discuss with the community
of Park City about avalanches and deep slab instability. \;With the current
$25
Alta pass required- skiers only sorry!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20090107T174655Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090113T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090113T030000Z UID:http://utahavalanchecenter.org/la_sals_avalanche_awareness_seminar/121008 URL;VALUE=URI:http://utahavalanchecenter.org/la_sals_avalanche_awareness_seminar/121008 SUMMARY:La Sals Avalanche Awareness Seminar DESCRIPTION:We will also be teaching some Avalanche Awareness seminars \; this winter. The first is scheduled for Monday\, January 12th at 6\:00 PM. These FREE seminars run about 2 hours and cover avalanche phenomena\, basic travel techniques and self-rescue equipment overviews. They are a good opportunity to learn about the hazards of winter travel that winter recreationists face when traveling in the backcountry. Suitable for skiers\, hikers\, snow machiners\, hunters and snowboarders. Please call Dave or Max 435-636-3363 to sign up for the class or get more information.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20090107T174655Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090115T020000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090115T020000Z UID:http://utahavalanchecenter.org/avalanche_terrain_and_decision_making_seminar/121708 URL;VALUE=URI:http://utahavalanchecenter.org/avalanche_terrain_and_decision_making_seminar/121708 SUMMARY:Avalanche Terrain and Decision Making Seminar DESCRIPTION:Drew Hardesty will be leading a discussion on Avalanche Terrain Ratings. \; Includes a proposed decision making guide for backcountry skiing and riding. \; The UAC is looking for public comments\, ideas\, and suggestions on this new scale and matrix. \; \; Crazy creek chairs and picnic supplies are suggested for this informal discussion. \; Questions can be addressed to drew@utahavalanchecenter.org.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20090107T174655Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090116T020000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090116T020000Z UID:http://utahavalanchecenter.org/science_avalanches_bruce_tremper/010509 URL;VALUE=URI:http://utahavalanchecenter.org/science_avalanches_bruce_tremper/010509 SUMMARY:Science of Avalanches with Bruce Tremper DESCRIPTION:UAC Director\, Bruce Tremepr will present his popular Science of Avalanches talk\, which includes some of the more geeky aspects of avalanches and avalanche forecasting--metamorphism\, the mechanics of slab failure\, the recent deep slab problem\, terrain management and human factors.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20090107T174655Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090117T133000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090119T230000Z UID:http://utahavalanchecenter.org/utah_avalanche_center_level_1_avalanche_class/101608 URL;VALUE=URI:http://utahavalanchecenter.org/utah_avalanche_center_level_1_avalanche_class/101608 SUMMARY:Utah Avalanche Center Level 1 Avalanche Class DESCRIPTION:Beginning on December 1st we will be taking sign-ups at the Black Diamond Store - 2092 East 3900 South\, SLC\, UT (call 801-278-0233 for their hours). Cost is $200 cash or check only for payment please.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20090107T174655Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090130T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090201T235900Z UID:http://utahavalanchecenter.org/lasals_level_1_avalanche_class/121008 URL;VALUE=URI:http://utahavalanchecenter.org/lasals_level_1_avalanche_class/121008 SUMMARY:LaSals Level 1 Avalanche Class DESCRIPTION:Our yearly AIARE \;level I avalanche course will be held this year from Friday\, January 30th - Sunday February 1st. Proceeds from this class go directly to the Friends of La Sal Avalanche Center and help pay for the forecasting and education services provided by the Center. Please call Dave or Max 435-636-3363 to sign up for the class or get more information.
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