Snowbird Activities Center Hosts Basic Avalanche Transceiver Clinics and Backcountry Skills Seminars for the 2011/12 Season

Basic Avalanche Transceiver Skills Clinics

Learn how to navigate the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache Backcountry safely with Snowbird’s expert guides. In this seminar you will learn how to use transceivers as well as mountain rescue techniques. There is no need to sign-up. Just show up in the rooms below! If you have a transceiver, bring it.

- Saturday, January 7, 2012  Alpine B  5 – 6 p.m.  FREE clinic

- Friday, February 3, 2012  Alpine C  5 – 6 p.m.  FREE clinic

- Friday, March 2, 2012  Alpine B   5 – 6 p.m.  FREE clinic

Backcountry Skills Seminar

Learn the backcountry safety skills you need with Snowbird’s expert guides. This is an extensive course with training inside and out. Please be prepared to be outside in the snow. If you have a transceiver, bring it. 

Sign-up in advance in the Snowbird Activity Center or by calling extension 4147.

- Saturday, December 17, 2011 Alpine B  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  $40

- Friday, January 13, 2012  Alpine B  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  $40

- Saturday, February 11, 2012 Alpine B  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  $40

- Saturday, March 3, 2012  Alpine B  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  $40

Please call 801.933.2147 for more information and to register or go to the Activity Center, Level 3, Plaza Deck, Snowbird Center.