Rescuers should move quickly on foot, adjusting course to follow their transceiver’s arrow indications and watching the distance units decrease steadily until it drops below 10. Under 10, the rescuers should slow down and note their paths towards the victim. Usually the approach line will be a curved arc, based upon how the transceiver searches. Occasionally the line may be straighter depending on how the victim is oriented.
When the units drop below 5, the searcher should slow to a crawl, and finish the search on their knees. Leaving a marker here can help identify a line that points towards the victims location. The searcher’s transceiver should remain along the snow surface and oriented in the same direction for the remainder of the search. Rotating it will change the distance readings and confuse the search.
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Great times in our most recent @aiare_official Motorized Avalanche Rescue course. Students of all kinds - those new to the sport; some doing it for 20+ years; riding buds; father and daughter; returning students advancing their skills… all realizing the importance of knowing how to use their avy gear and what to do in the event of a burial (or multiple!).
One student said “I thought I knew what to do, but I would’ve been lost before taking this course!”
Cheers team and thanks for joining us!
Shoveling as a team saves energy and time. Your team should rotate out the two primary shovelers in front at 75-90 second intervals. Shovelers in the rear may choose to convert their shovels into hoe mode, if applicable. This speeds up clearing shoveled snow. As soon as rescuers reach the victim, clearing the victim’s airway should be your priority; care should be given to not injure the victim with shovels.
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Rescuers should move quickly on foot, adjusting course to follow their transceiver’s arrow indications and watching the distance units decrease steadily until it drops below 10. Under 10, the rescuers should slow down and note their paths towards the victim. Usually the approach line will be a curved arc, based upon how the transceiver searches. Occasionally the line may be straighter depending on how the victim is oriented.
When the units drop below 5, the searcher should slow to a crawl, and finish the search on their knees. Leaving a marker here can help identify a line that points towards the victims location. The searcher’s transceiver should remain along the snow surface and oriented in the same direction for the remainder of the search. Rotating it will change the distance readings and confuse the search.
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A rad @aiare_official Level 1 in the Big Holes this week! We were stoked to have riders from Wisconsin, Idaho, Virginia, and Florida out to unlock the mountains and learn so they can put together epic and safe days every time! Check out the buried surface hoar and isolated wind slabs we found!
Every trip begins with a Departure Check. It is the global standard that at the trailhead or boundary gate, everyone in the group participates in a departure check. The check works most efficiently if the group designates one person to lead the check. This person starts by confirming that the group has a repair kit, first kit, rescue sled, communication device(s), and navigation tools. The leader should also ask each individual to double check they have their personal rescue equipment—a transceiver, shovel, and probe. This quick trailhead check will reveal if anyone has forgotten a critical item or if someone’s equipment is damaged. More than once a team has discovered that a probe is broken or that the repair kit didn’t make it to on the trip. The team faces may face a logistical dilemma at that point, but it’s much better to be faced with that situation at the trailhead than to be ill-equipped during an emergency.
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Motorized Level 2 provides backcountry riders an opportunity to advance their decision making skills in more complicated situations with respect to traveling in avalanche terrain - such as being the leader of a group, riding in complex terrain, and developing a plan where resources are scarce. Register on our website through link in bio.
It’s been a busy few weeks so far and riding conditions are not bad. We have some very rideable snow and that makes for good improvements!
Backcountry Bootcamp Clinics here in the Sierra have been a lot of fun! We had a full class this past week and the people leveled up some skills gaining more confidence within the terrain they wanted to travel.
We don’t have many open spots left for the rest of the season. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to build the right fundamental skills to be a better rider and backcountry rider.
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Probing starts at the lowest signal, and spirals outwards in 25 cm (12 in) increments. Probe perpendicular to the snow surface for the most efficient results.
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The transceiver searcher moves steadily along the snow surface until the numbers on the transceiver begin to go up. Mark this point in the snow and without rotating or turning the transceiver, move steadily backwards along the same line, noting the lowest number, but continuing until the numbers go up again. Next, the searcher should return to the point at which the transceiver displayed the lowest distance along that line. Again, without rotating or turning the transceiver, the searcher then moves the transceiver in a line perpendicular to the original line and locates the lowest number on the new line. Often referred to as bracketing, this process helps the rescuer quickly narrow the reading and establish the shortest distance from the surface to the victim.
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Rescuers should enter debris from the side or bottom of the avalanche to minimize exposure. Transceiver range is a factor, the leader can help searchers methodically work in 40m (130ft) wide search strips. Rescuers should clearly communicate if they see visual clues (gloves, goggles, machine parts, or even a boot sticking out of the snow.)
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Practicing avalanche rescue is rehearsing for an unlikely but possible emergency situation. Learn how to best conduct an avalanche rescue by taking an Avalanche Rescue Course. To keep your skills sharp and make sure you are reinforcing the correct habits, frequently review this avalanche rescue section, practice throughout the season, and regularly retake the Avalanche Rescue Course to gain experience working with others in realistic scenarios and receive coaching from experienced professionals.
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