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Youth Backcountry 101 (ages 13-17) @ Schweitzer
February 8
$75The Friends of Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center is holding a Youth Backcountry 101 Course at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Students will spend a full day in the mountains learning the basics of backcountry travel with a qualified and experienced IPAC instructor. The instructor will model how to move about in the winter backcountry, how to identify avalanche terrain, and lead the group through the basics of avalanche rescue.
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Youth Backcountry 101 (ages 13-17) – Ski/Snowboard
$75.00
Description
Students will spend a full day in the mountains learning the basics of backcountry travel with a qualified and experienced IPAC instructor. The instructor will model how to move about in the winter backcountry, how to identify avalanche terrain, and lead the group through the basics of avalanche rescue. The objective of this course is to become a prepared and informed group member in the winter backcountry. Backcountry 101 graduates are strongly encouraged to seek the guidance of a more experienced backcountry traveler or complete an IPAC Level 1 course before heading out of bounds on their own.
Full Scholarships are available thanks to the Alpine Shop in Sandpoint. Please email: education@idahopanhandleavalanche.org to apply.
Details:
- This course introduces teens to the fundamentals of winter backcountry travel.
- Designed for backcountry beginners with intermediate or advanced riding ability.
- The class session is required for participation.
- Students must provide all required equipment:
- Skis or snowboard – SNOWSHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THIS COURSE
- Backpack (25-35L)
- Layered clothing appropriate for spending an entire day in the winter backcountry
- IPAC will provide avalanche rescue equipment to any participant who needs it:
- Avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe
- Touring skis or split boards are preferred, but not required for this course.