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Motorized Avalanche Rescue Fundamentals @ Wallace, ID

January 5, 2025

$75

The Friends of Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center is holding a Motorized Avalanche Rescue Fundamentals Course in Wallace, Idaho. The objective of this course is to become a prepared and informed group member in the winter backcountry. Avalanche Rescue Fundamentals is a required prerequisite for participation in IPAC Level 1 courses.

Avalanche Rescue Fundamentals – Motorized

$75.00

Student Information

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Description

Students will spend a full day learning the basics of avalanche rescue with a qualified and experienced IPAC instructor.  The objective of this course is to become a prepared and informed group member in the winter backcountry.  All graduates are strongly encouraged to seek the guidance of a more experienced backcountry traveler or complete an IPAC Level 1 course before heading out on their own.  This course will not take place in avalanche terrain.  However, oversnow travel equipment (snowmobile, snowbike) are required. Remember, this course is a required prerequisite for participation in IPAC Level 1 courses.

Details:

  • This course introduces the fundamentals of avalanche rescue and is a required prerequisite for participation in IPAC Level 1 and Advanced Rescue courses.
  • Designed for beginners and experienced riders seeking review. 
  • Students must provide all required equipment: 
    • Snowmobile or Snow Bike
    • Avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe
    • Backpack (25-35L)
    • Layered clothing appropriate for spending an entire day in the winter backcountry

Additional information

Dates and Location

December 20 @ Wallace, ID, January 3 @ Wallace ID, January 5 @ Wallace ID

Class Size

16

Online Course Portion

No

Enrollment Policies

Age Policy

Students must be 18 years of age or older unless accompanied by parent/guardian except the Youth Backcountry 101 course.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend a course that you have registered and paid for, and you notify us that you are unable to attend at least 1 week before the date of the course, you will receive a 100% refund minus any transaction or processing fees. If you notify us less than 1 week before the course, you will receive a 50% refund.

Details

Date:
January 5, 2025
Cost:
$75
Event Category:

Venue

Wallace, Idaho
Wallace, ID 83873 United States + Google Map

Organizer

Friends of IPAC
Email
info@idahopanhandleavalanche.org
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