[pct-l] First Snow Course a week away!

[Len Glassner]

Perhaps someone could video instructional portions?

<On 3/4/09, ned at pacificcrestcustombuilders.com
<ned at pacificcrestcustombuilders.com> wrote:
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> Just a general announcement:
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> Of the 4, PCT-Prep Snow Courses running this season, the first is just a week away.
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> There are 2-3 places still available in this free snow training 3-day weekend event held in Desolation Wilderness, South Lake Tahoe.
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> We will be teaching:
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> Route Finding over snow,
> Self-arrest techniques with axes or Whippets,
> snow travel over creeks and lakes and other hidden dangers,
> snow camping and water collection, and
> avalanche awareness and avoidance.
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> You will be testing your gear, food, and clothing systems prior to thru hike departure in similar snow conditions.
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> The other Course dates are,
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> March 20, 21, 22
> March 27, 28, 29.
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> April 3, 4, 5 is closed.
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> For more info, email ned at pacificcrestcustombuilders.com
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