Description

KNOW MORE,
HAVE FUN,
STAY SAFE!
Avalanche safety presentations from
an Avalanche Canada forecaster.
November 9th, 10:30am-Noon
N. Shore Alliance Church,
201 – East 23rd St, N. Vancouver
FREE ADMISSION

There are actually two sessions:

Morning: 10:30 am – noon (for experienced backcountry users)

This session will feature in-depth avalanche safety presentations
from an Avalanche Canada Forecaster.

Afternoon (for novices): Doors open at 1:30 pm. Presentations run
2:00 pm – 4 pm (may run slightly longer to accommodate questions)

This session is an introduction to the basics of recreational avalanche
safety, with plenty of time for questions and discussion. Presenters
include:

Mark Bender, Avalanche Canada forecaster, speaking on Basic
Avalanche Awareness (looking at terrain, avalanche activity, triggers,
etc.)
North Shore SAR volunteer, Peter Marshall, will present a case study
of the Runner Peak incident from February 2019
Brent Loewen, snowshoe ambassador and guide in the N. Shore
mountains, will present on his personal journey and education in the
backcountry
AdventureSmart will have a presentation on Trip Planning