March
2, 3 & 4 – Level 1 Avalanche Class in the Bitterroot – follows the Level 1 guidelines of
the American Avalanche Association. There is a four-hour evening session and
two full field days. Class is Friday March 2 from 4-8pm in the Ravalli County
Search and Rescue Building (2029
N. 1St St. [Hwy 93], Hamilton MT. Grey and blue building next door and north of
the Riverside Conoco Station North side of Hamilton – 300 feet south of the
bridge crossing the Bitterroot River)
and March 3 & 4 in the field at Lost Trail Pass Ski Area.
The class is limited to 14
participants.
*Participants must have an avalanche transceiver, shovel and
probe.
*Participants must have the ability and the tools to travel
in the winter backcountry and negotiate inconsistent snow conditions on
snowboards or skis.
*Cost will be $150 per participant. Participants are
required to have a Lost Trail Ski Pass or purchase a one-way lift ticket for
each day.
Call
or visit the UM Outdoor Program (East end of the UM Fitness Center) to
register: 243-5172
The West Central Montana Avalanche Center is hosted on the Lolo National Forest with support from the Bitterroot and Clearwater National Forests. The advisory content is the sole responsibility of the Forest Service and does not apply to operating ski areas. Avalanche specialists can be contacted by calling 406-329-3752 or by