Backcountry Essentials - What's in the Pack || 11/13/24

Backcountry Essentials - What's in the Pack || Nov 13

Unpacking the guide pack and reviewing all of the essentials you need to pack with you and plan for a day of backcountry ski touring. This includes discussions on repair kits, medical kits, layering, food & hydration, navigation and safety gear. 

The series:

A workshop series for WSU backcountry skiers and riders looking to gain fundamental avalanche awareness and applied field skills for wintertime backcountry travel.

Each workshop will focus on a set of skills surrounding a specific topic related to wintertime backcountry travel. This series will cover what to pack for a backcountry tour, partner rescue basics, weather, snowpack, digital mapping tools, backcountry travel technique, and assessing human factors to assemble your tour group. This series will culminate in an optional guided mentorship day tour in the Ogden backcountry to apply these workshop tools to the field.

General Trip Information
  • No alcohol, drugs, or other substances are permitted on trips.
  • Participants must abide by the WSU Student Code of Conduct
  • For overnight trips - attendance at the pre-trip meeting (usually the Tuesday before the trip) is mandatory. Single day trips will likely not have a pre-trip meeting. You will be notified if there is a meeting for a single day trip.
  • Ask any questions you might have about your ability to participate in trip activities before you register. While many of our trips are geared towards beginners, it is up to you to estimate your physical abilities in advance. Call the OP with questions: 801.626.6373
  • Trip sign-up is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Full payment is due at the time of registration.

Refund Information
  • I understand that by registering for a trip, I am committed to attend.
  • If the trip is canceled by the WSU Outdoor Program, I will receive a 100% refund.
  • I understand that if I cancel my registration within 7 days of the scheduled program, I will not receive a refund.
  • If I cancel my registration anytime prior the aforementioned 7 day refund deadline, I will receive a 50% refund of the registration cost.
  • (For overnight trips) Attendance at the pre-trip meeting is mandatory. Those who do not attend may not be able to attend the trip and may not be given a refund.

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Price:

$10.00