Avalanche Canada Info Session - Avalanche Safety - Thu, Oct 25 2018

Avalanche Canada Info Session - Avalanche Safety (10/25/2018)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Learn
Event Location: 1320 Rutherford Road SW
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Oct 25 2018  6:45 PM
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Oct 25 2018 4:30:00 PM
Event Duration:1.5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Event Coordinator(s): Mark G
Ryan
Rob K
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:25
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 14 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Come join the EOC for an information session from Shannon Werner with Avalanche Canada.
**The talk starts at 6:45 PM, but meet at 6:30 PM. 60-75 minute presentation, up to two hours allows an outdoor session with avalanche rescue training.
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On October 25th at 6:45 PM, come learn about Avalanche Safety, **New location: Meet in Mark's social room, 1320 Rutherford Road SW, call Mark at 780-777-3071 to get buzzed in.

Here's what the session is about:

Activities in an avalanche zone require extra safety precautions. Learn proper preparation and planning, as well as hear some personal experiences and best practises for exploring the outdoors in any terrain.
What the presentations entail:

  • Very good, strong, fun interactive presentations including the latest videos, slides and information
  • Curriculum covering grade- specific ski hill, snowmobile, snowshoeing and backcountry safety. Presenting research facts and hand on activities with prizes!
  • Student based training with avalanche rescue equipment, transceivers, probes and shovels.
  • Materials for all students to take away and interactive online resources.

    Please make sure you find Mark at the end of the presentation so he knows you were in attendance, otherwise you will receive an automatic “No Show” – see our Cancellation Policy for further info.

    • Required Items to Bring:
  • Your questions for the speaker
  • Pen and paper
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

    How to Get There:
    Event Directions: Meet in Mark's social room, 1320 Rutherford Road SW, call Mark at 780-777-3071 to get buzzed in.

    Notes:
    Coffee and light snack provided
    - We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
    - Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
    - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

     
    Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
    Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!