Adrenaline Addiction
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BACKCOUNTRY HAZARD ASSESSMENT
1) No riding without two way radios and either a Spot or Sat phone.
2) Must have Digital beacon/probe/shovel/radio at minimum. (ON YOUR BODY, NOT YOUR SLED)
3) Beacon checks daily. Check batteries. (TEST AVYPACKS YEARLY AT MINIMUM)
4) Ride at the comfort level of the least confident person, if someone is unsure of terrain, we stop to discuss and assess. Dont be scared to speak up.
5) Everyone in group must read the Avalanche report in full prior to heading out.
6) Check snow conditions once/day or for every riding area/weekend.
7) Carry enough safety gear for yourself to make it through at least one night.
8) Only one sled on the hill at a time.
9) If other groups in area creating a hazard, we leave the area immediately.
10) Everyone in group must have AST1 training.
11) Try to maintain a certified First Aid/Emergency CPR ticket.
12) Do not leave sight of the group, always have someone watch you when climbing/riding etc.
13) Always park in a safe zone away from the run out if an avalanche were to occur.
14) Avoid travelling or parking in terrain traps no matter how big or small the hill.
15) When someone is riding/climbing on slopes, all others are off the hill parked in safe area.
16) When travelling through Avalanche terrain stop prior and assess. Travel one at a time to a safe area, using radios if needed around blind spots.
Determine how to minimize the exposure for the group throughout the day.
17) Always let someone know where your group is going for the day.
18) Practice rescues
19) Tell your family you love them.
I'm no expert, please comment or add your thoughts, for my own personal use, thx
AA
1) No riding without two way radios and either a Spot or Sat phone.
2) Must have Digital beacon/probe/shovel/radio at minimum. (ON YOUR BODY, NOT YOUR SLED)
3) Beacon checks daily. Check batteries. (TEST AVYPACKS YEARLY AT MINIMUM)
4) Ride at the comfort level of the least confident person, if someone is unsure of terrain, we stop to discuss and assess. Dont be scared to speak up.
5) Everyone in group must read the Avalanche report in full prior to heading out.
6) Check snow conditions once/day or for every riding area/weekend.
7) Carry enough safety gear for yourself to make it through at least one night.
8) Only one sled on the hill at a time.
9) If other groups in area creating a hazard, we leave the area immediately.
10) Everyone in group must have AST1 training.
11) Try to maintain a certified First Aid/Emergency CPR ticket.
12) Do not leave sight of the group, always have someone watch you when climbing/riding etc.
13) Always park in a safe zone away from the run out if an avalanche were to occur.
14) Avoid travelling or parking in terrain traps no matter how big or small the hill.
15) When someone is riding/climbing on slopes, all others are off the hill parked in safe area.
16) When travelling through Avalanche terrain stop prior and assess. Travel one at a time to a safe area, using radios if needed around blind spots.
Determine how to minimize the exposure for the group throughout the day.
17) Always let someone know where your group is going for the day.
18) Practice rescues
19) Tell your family you love them.
I'm no expert, please comment or add your thoughts, for my own personal use, thx
AA
