mountain travel and rescue level one

An elective for senior and the basic for overnight travel in a winter environment. This class provides you the basic for survival in a winter environment and prepares a patroller for becoming a backcountry rescuer and skier. All who take this course are recommended to complete the Level I Avalanche.

• This course is taught by the National Ski Patrol

• This course is a prerequisite for the Level Two Course

• The MTR courses are taught in classroom and field sessions, including mock scenarios to ensure the attendees can apply what they have learned to real life situations

• Subjects covered include the following:

  • Nutrition and how the body performs in a wilderness environment

  • Weather patterns

  • Survival skills

  • Working with group dynamics

  • Introduction to search and rescue

  • Rope rescue skills, improvised toboggan construction

  • Land navigation with map, compass, and GPS

• Course cost $77.50

• For more information contact Natalie Regg at scblackdiamond@yahoo.com

• You may also contact us at info@ektosunlimited.com

mountain travel and rescue level two

For the serious ski patroller and outdoor adventurer that is interested in getting involved in Search and Rescue or backcountry skiing. Includes a field check out, a low angle rescue and rope work day, and a three day, two night travel in the backcountry using skis with skins. The Level II Avalanche course is recommended.

• This course is taught by the National Ski Patrol

• The MTR courses are taught in classroom and field sessions, including mock scenarios to ensure the attendees can apply what they have learned to real life situations

• Subjects covered include the following:

  • Nutrition and how the body performs in a wilderness environment

  • Weather patterns

  • Survival skills

  • Working with group dynamics

  • Introduction to search and rescue,

  • Rope rescue skills, improvised toboggan construction, and

  • Land navigation with map, compass, and GPS.

• Course cost $155

• MUST COMPLETE LEVEL ONE PRIOR TO ATTENDING LEVEL TWO

• For more information contact Natalie Regg at scblackdiamond@yahoo.com

• You may also contact us at info@ektosunlimited.com

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