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TheMAC Mentorship Meet-Up: Snow Stability and Tests

TheMAC Mentorship Meet-Ups are here!

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Meet-Up Topic: Snow Stability and Tests

  • Student lead learning objective will drive the focus of the day

GENERAL INFO

TheMAC believes in stewardship among the backcountry community. In an effort to foster this philosophy we offer FREE professional mentorship for AiARE Alumni during the season on a first come, first served basis. If you have completed an AiARE Level 1 or higher you will you are eligible to register. Though this Meet-Up is free, tipping is welcomed and encouraged.

Cost: FREE

Duration: 4-6 hours

Dates: February 7, 2021

Time: 9am-3pm

Travel Mode: Ski & Splitboard

Maximum Participants: 6 Students

Location: Berthoud Pass, CO / Loveland Pass, CO

  • Meet-Up Location will be sent to accepted applicants in an email 1 week prior to meet-up

Register HERE

Itinerary:

  • 8am-9am: Please arrive early, ready to get started on time

  • 9am-9:30am: Introductions, Gear and Equipment Discussion

  • 9:30am–10am: Snow pit review and demonstration

  • 10:30am-12:00pm: Student Learning objectives

  • 12:00pm–12:30pm: Lunch (Participants must provide their own food)

  • 12:30pm–2:30pm: Student Learning objectives

  • 2:30pm-3pm: Day Debrief

Prerequisites:

Proof of completion of an AiARE recreational course. Approved courses are as follows:

  • Level 1, Companion Rescue plus Level 1, Level 2, or Higher formal education

Students on skis or boards must be comfortable in steep blue to black terrain at the ski resort. Students should also be comfortable skiing/riding with a backpack. Students should have at least 3-5 days touring prior to meet-up.

Equipment

Touring Equipment: Participants must provide, be familiar with their touring gear and, have experience on their setup prior to taking this course. Approved modes of travel include alpine touring skis or splitboard.

Avalanche Equipment: Students MUST provide a modern 3 antenna transceiver, metal/aluminum shovel with extendable handle, and an appropriate probe between 250cm-350cm, avalanche airbags are recommended but not required.

Earlier Event: January 18
Unavailable for Professional Development
Later Event: February 12
AiARE Level 1 - Breckenridge, CO
The Mountains Are Calling Guide LLC - The MAC - is a brand, not a guide service. It does not, and is not, operating as in independent guide service. TheMAC, represented by Anthony Appezzato, operates as an employee of San Juan Expeditions, Aspen Expeditions, and Colorado Adventure Guides, and as such operates under special use permits in the San Juan National Forest, Silverton BLM, Moab BLM, Uncompahgre National Forest, Mt. Rainier National Park, Whiteriver National Forest, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest areas registered to San Juan Expeditions, Aspen Expeditions, and Colorado Adventure Guides. These guide services are responsible for all special use permits and public land relations through local land management agencies within their respective operational areas. San Juan Expeditions, Aspen Expeditions, and Colorado Adventure Guides, provides services and employment regardless of ethnic or cultural heritage, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or physical handicap.