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| Beth Stewart and Justin Trudeau at a recent alpine event |
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| POLS and safety walk hand in hand.
Being prepared as you head out to the back-country is what it's all about.
Our hope in the future is to sponsor young mountaineers
to take avalanche safety training courses. |
| Few climbers, skiers and other back-country travellers
are able to recognize avalanche terrain, let alone identify snow conditions
conducive to avalanching. Only by recognizing and managing the risk can
you use your knowledge and experience to reduce it to an acceptable level. Be
prepared! |
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Research: Study the area
you plan to travel in by use of guide books, maps, photos, articles and
other relevant material. |
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Groundwork: Determine your group's ability.
Never head out alone, use the buddy system - it may save your life! Study
all aspects of the terrain you are entering, including steepness, ground
surface (rock, glacier, forest) and be prepared for exposure. Difficult
travel areas require your special attention. |
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Talk to Those Who Know:Talk to locals
about recent snow conditions. Check out snow conditions and weather forecasts.
Visit the Canadian Avanlanche Association's website at
http://www.avalanche.ca or
phone their toll free line 1-800-667-1105
for a voice bulletin. Make sure you have a contact person who knows your
route and return date. |
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Gear: Carry a shovel, probes, transceivers
and snowpit equipment. |
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Training: Avalanche safety training
is key. Know how to use safety equipment, and have a good understanding
of the area's snow pack and avalanche history. |
| If you'd like to sponsor a young person
to take an Avalanche Safety Course please contact us at pols@shaw.ca |
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HAVE A
GREAT TIME!
There is no greater adventure than responding to the call of the
mountains. |
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