I have a beacon but I'm not sure how to use it... For those who are interested in backcountry skiing, the "Avalanche Training Course Autumn 2024" will be held
The seminar will include explanations on how to use different types of beacons, outdoor practical training such as outdoor search practice, and lectures on avalanches
Participants must be interested in learning about avalanche search and rescue. Learn about avalanches before the full avalanche season begins and prepare for the season
Event Overview
■Date & Time:
December 1st (Sun) 9:00-15:00
■Location:
Mahoroba no Yu, Nakagawa-machi, Tochigi Prefecture, 1065 Ogawa, Nakagawa-machi, Nasu-gun, Tochigi
■Participation Fee:
3,000 yen for organizations affiliated with the Ibaraki and
Tochigi Prefectural Mountaineering and Sport Climbing Federations; 6,000 yen for non-members and general public
■Schedule and Contents
: 9:00- Registration at Mahoroba no Yu parking lot
9:10- Orientation
9:15- Explanation of how to use different types of avalanche beacons (transceivers) (Mammut, BCA, Alba, Peeps, etc.) Avalanche beacon (transceiver) search practice
12:00- Lunch
13:00- Learning about avalanches (indoor lecture)
14:40- Review
15:00 Dismissal
■What to Bring:
Avalanche beacon (avalanche transceiver) (Triple antenna, digital type) *Beacons are available for loan.
"Avalanche Manual (Yama-kei Publishers)"
, writing utensils, rain gear (umbrella = we basically do it outside even if it rains), lunch.