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 & TimeSunday
, December 1st, 9:00-15:00
■LocationMahoroba
no Yu, Nakagawa-cho, Tochigi Prefecture1065 Ogawa, Nakagawa-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi Prefecture
■Participation
Fee3,000 yen for organizations affiliated with the Ibaraki and Tochigi Mountaineering and Sport Climbing
FederationOther organizations and the general public6,000 yen
■Schedule & Details9
:00 - Registration at Mahoroba no Yu Parking Lot9
:10 - Orientation9
:15 - Instructions on how to use different avalanche beacons (transceivers) (Mammut, BCA, Alba, Peeps, etc.)Avalanche beacon (transceiver) search practice12
:00 - Lunch13
:00 - Learning about avalanches (indoor lecture)
14:40 - ReflectionParty
ends at 15:00
■Items to
bringAvalanche beacon (avalanche transceiver) (Triple antenna, digital type) *Beacons are available for rental
"Avalanche Textbook (Yama to Keikokusha)"
, writing implements, rain gear (umbrella = basically, you'll be outside even if it's raining), lunch