When

Friday, February 17, 2017 6-8pm Glennallen PWSC

Saturday, February 18, 2017 9am-5pm Thompson Pass
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Where

Copper Valley/Thompson Pass, Alaska 
Valdez, AK  

 
 

Contact

Kyle Sobek 
Alaska Avalanche Information Center 
907.461.7882 
scarter@alaskasnow.org 
 

Avalanche & Backcountry Riding Safety: Field Session Thompson Pass 

Take your avalanche and backcountry riding skills to the next level. Friday evening classroom session will get your backcountry brain primed and ready. Saturday join your instructor, Kyle Sobek, in the field at Thompson Pass to learn avalanche rescue, backcountry trouble-shooting, how to get un-stuck, how to recognize unstable snow, and more. This is an all day on-snow event. Bring your snowmachine in good running condition, riding gear, helmets, warm clothes, snacks, and water. 

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This field session is open to adults and teens aged 16 and up with parent also participating.