How to construct a proper snow cave

When: April 2011 (Dates TBA)
Where: South Lake Tahoe/Carson Backcountry

This course in winter mountaineering certified by the National Ski Patrol (MTR1) entails 8 hours of classroom at the US Forest Service Building in South Lake Tahoe on a Sunday in April (TBA) and a Sat/Sun overnight on the in the backcountry near Carson Pass two weeks later. Topics will include equipment, clothing, and food for the winter backcountry, map and compass, GPS, travel on snow, emergency shelters, rescue transportation, and principles of search and rescue. At the end of the course, you should be able to spend an unplanned overnight in the winter backcountry without being too uncomfortable or becoming a casualty, to function as an effective member of an off-area rescue team, and to appreciate snow camping as a recreational activity. Course fee is $50.00.

Don Shockey
donald.shockey [at] sri.com