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Jan 14, 2009 7:00 pm (Wednesday)
Where
Concord BART station (6:30-9 am) (map)
1975 Diamond Boulevard Ste B100
Concord, CA
Concord, CA
37.969012
-122.057281
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How do you get ready for a day out in the snow-by stuffing a jacket and water bottle into your pack as you head out the door? If so, you may be putting your own life, and the lives ...
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Event details: Winter Backcountry Travel-Safety & Survival Tips
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How do you get ready for a day out in the snow-by stuffing a jacket and water bottle into your pack as you head out the door? If so, you may be putting your own life, and the lives of others, in unnecessary danger.
Tonight Jeff Gurrola, Pinecrest Nordic Ski Patrol director and member of National Ski Patrol's Northern California Search and Rescue Team, will teach you how to best prepare for the potential hazards of winter backcountry travel.
You'll find out the latest on accident prevention techniques, rescue fundamentals and how to increase your chances of survival, should you get lost, or find yourself facing other unexpected emergencies, in the winter wilderness.
Whether you're heading out for the day or overnight-on snowshoes, skis or snowboard-come learn about the gear, skills and knowledge essential for safe winter travel.
Additional dates/venues:
7 pm, Thursday, January 22 at REI Santa Rosa - Mike Kelly, leader of the National Ski Patrol's Northern California Search and Rescue Team
7 pm, Wednesday, February 4 at REI Corte Madera - Mike Kelly, leader of the National Ski Patrol?s Northern California Search and Rescue Team
7 pm, Thursday, February 5 at REI Saratoga - Penny Hutchinson, Pinecrest Nordic Ski Patrol senior-level instructor (outdoor emergency care, ski techniques, toboggan and mountaineering)
7 pm, Tuesday, February 10 at REI Fremont - Jeremy Sommer, National Ski Patrol instructor (mountain travel and rescue) and former patrol director of Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol
7 pm, Thursday, February 12 at REI San Carlos - David Sands, assistant patrol director and training officer with Pinecrest Nordic Ski Patrol
Tonight Jeff Gurrola, Pinecrest Nordic Ski Patrol director and member of National Ski Patrol's Northern California Search and Rescue Team, will teach you how to best prepare for the potential hazards of winter backcountry travel.
You'll find out the latest on accident prevention techniques, rescue fundamentals and how to increase your chances of survival, should you get lost, or find yourself facing other unexpected emergencies, in the winter wilderness.
Whether you're heading out for the day or overnight-on snowshoes, skis or snowboard-come learn about the gear, skills and knowledge essential for safe winter travel.
Additional dates/venues:
7 pm, Thursday, January 22 at REI Santa Rosa - Mike Kelly, leader of the National Ski Patrol's Northern California Search and Rescue Team
7 pm, Wednesday, February 4 at REI Corte Madera - Mike Kelly, leader of the National Ski Patrol?s Northern California Search and Rescue Team
7 pm, Thursday, February 5 at REI Saratoga - Penny Hutchinson, Pinecrest Nordic Ski Patrol senior-level instructor (outdoor emergency care, ski techniques, toboggan and mountaineering)
7 pm, Tuesday, February 10 at REI Fremont - Jeremy Sommer, National Ski Patrol instructor (mountain travel and rescue) and former patrol director of Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol
7 pm, Thursday, February 12 at REI San Carlos - David Sands, assistant patrol director and training officer with Pinecrest Nordic Ski Patrol
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