Tag: Mountains

Are You Ready for Some Backcountry Fun This Season???

Table Mountain, February 2019

It sounds great! No crowds, open picture-perfect mountain views, and beautiful deep powder lines.

Make sure you and your friends are ready and safe this season in order to make the most out of your backyard/backcountry experience.

Sierra Mountaineering International is already conducting Avalanche Training Courses don’t miss out on the skills that keep you safe and give you the freedom to travel!

Level 1 AIARE Courses
Where you will learn about:
Types of avalanches
Characteristics of avalanches
An introduction to how avalanches form and release
Avalanche terrain
Trip planning and preparation
Travel techniques
Decision making
Avalanche rescue

Course SPOTS Still Available:
January 10-12, 2020
February 21-23, 2020
March 13-15, 2020

Sign Up Here: https://www.sierramountaineering.com/technical-training/avalanche-school/level-i/

Fine Search, Field Training
Snow Profile, Field Training
Snow Study, Field Training
Compression Test, Field Training
Another safe, fun, and beautiful day in the Sierra – Hope to see ya out there!