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Thank you for your interest in our 3-Day Avy Skills Workshop with Women in the Tetons!

1/16 5:30-7pm

1/23 5:30-7pm

2/4 9:30am-11:30am

We hope this 3-day course will provide women with some prior avalanche education the opportunity to refresh knowledge, practice skills, and learn new techniques from SAR volunteers and local experts who have frequent exposure to avalanche-related incidents.

This event will take place...*
-On Tuesday, January 16th from 5:30-7:00pm at the TCSAR Hangar, located at 300 South Batch Plant Rd Jackson, WY.
-On Tuesday, January 23rd from 5:30-7:30pm at the TCSAR Hangar, located at 300 South Batch Plant Rd Jackson, WY.
-On Sunday, February 4th from 9:30-11:30am at R Park, located off of Moose Wilson Road in Wilson, WY
*Please plan to attend ALL THREE days to ensure our limited space is used by folks who can get the most out of this course.

This Workshop Will Cover:

Preparation BEFORE Entering Avalanche Terrain: Basic snow science overview, avy forecast interpretation 101 and risk-management informed decision-making. (DAY 1 -- CLASSROOM PRESENTATION INDOORS)

Action DURING and AFTER an Avalanche Incident: Review the stages of a beacon search, proper shoveling techniques, and triage communication/delegation for effective teamwork. Practice the medical skills necessary for beacon/body recovery. Practice conducting a scene size up, primary medical assessment, secondary medical assessment, and 911 communication. Bring your backpack + beacon, shovel and probe for realistic scenario practice. (DAY 2 -- THREE STATIONS INDOORS + OUTDOORS)

SCENARIO PRACTICE in the Field: Put your new skills to the test out at R Park with some fun, mentorship-based scenarios! (DAY 3 -- FIELD PRACTICE OUTDOORS)

Registration includes some light refreshments, a TCSAR med kit, and a sweet swag bag.