Information Clinics: *Always Free and open to the public
We offer a number of free avalanche awareness lectures. These informative clinics are a good introduction for novices. They also present an opportunity for those considering taking a complete course to see if our avalanche programs might be of interest in the future. The clinics last about an hour and a half.

DATES OFFERED 2007-2008: 
    January 16     -         Seattle REI         7:00 pm    
    January 23     -         Tacoma REI        7:00 pm

    More dates to be announced as the season progresses      

Seminars: *No Charge, open to the public
"Dealing with bad Layers" - Learning from Avalanche Tragedies in Canada 2002-2003
Power Point presentation that parallels the new Level II avalanche course emphasizing "Persistent Snowpack Weakness" that has been created by Gary Brill. The focus of both of the new programs is not so much on detailing each accident but rather on analyzing common threads that run through the accidents. These programs utilize an historical look back at the highly unusual snowpack in Canada last winter as a vehicle for presentation of relevant materials and current thinking and theories on persistent snowpack weaknesses, a key factor in as many as 80% of recreational avalanche accidents. This presentation will be most effective for individuals who already have basic avalanche knowledge. The clinics last about an hour and a half.

 DATES OFFERED 2007-2008:
    To be announced

 

If you or your organization would like to host a clinic or seminar please contact us.