Everyone is back from their five-day trip in the snowy mountains. We had amazing conditions; it snowed over 2 feet during our stay at the yurtski area as the students completed three days of intense avalanche training. Program coordinator Andrea Stephens joined instructors James Pyke and Josh Olsen for this training, which included instruction in snow science, avalanche forecasting, beacon use and emergency care of patients caught in an avalanche. The overall focus was avoiding avalanches and preparing for a response in case they do occur. We couldn't have asked for better weather, instructors or students. To boot, we saw fresh grizzly bear tracks at the lower elevations, a sure sign that spring is almost here.
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| Traveling above the yurts to get into good terrain for avalanche training |
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| Perfect conditions for avalanche training |
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| A perfect bluebird day for our trip out |
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| Caring for a victim of an avalanche |
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| A tent covered in snow. |
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