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Itinerary:
12:00 pm - Carpooling
1:00 pm - Meet at bathrooms on west side of parking lot
1:15 pm - 4:30 pm - Clinics
Directions: Aspen Grove parking lot, American Fork Cyn, Provo
Activity: This is a hands-on clinic for all Assistant Guides wishing to assist in winter activities for 2025: Snowshoeing, Snowboarding, Cross Country Skiing or Downhill Skiing. Discuss avalanche safety and awareness and KBYG video; Discuss snow pack; Learn about slope and hazardous terrain; Dig snow pits; Play with avalanche beacons; Practice search and rescue techniques with beacons, probes and shovels.
We will be rotating through 3 clinics:
Trip Planning
Snow Science
Avalanche Rescue/Beacons
Cost: $5-10.00 (to cover avalanche gear: beacons/shovels/probes @UVU Outdoor Adventure Center)
Gear: WATERPROOF boots or non-waterproof boots/shoes, gaiters (optional - can rent), (NO COTTON) thermal top and bottom, wool socks or just not cotton socks, snow pants, long sleeve fleece, light waterproof jacket, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camelback or regular backpack, 1 Liters water, 2-3 snacks. We will provide beacons, shovels, and probes.
Rentals: Avalanche Gear (beacon, shovel, probe) - ($12 UVU Adventure Center); ($22 BYU Outdoors)
Notes: We use the following apps for avalanche info
Trailforks for Android & iOS
Avalanche Forecast for Android
Avalanche Forecast for iOS
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