Winter 2011/2012 Education Schedule- FREE
Call the Mt. Shasta Avalanche Center with questions or for location updates: 530-926-9617
Avalanche Awareness Presentations
These FREE 1 to 1.5 hour presentations cover the key factors which lead to avalanche formation and accidents. Learn how to recognize the clues of instability which nature provides. These introductory courses are a great starting point for avalanche education and a refresher for those who have taken courses before.
All presentations take place at 7pm at the Mt. Shasta Ranger Station Conference Room, across the street from the station at 204 West Alma St. in Mt. Shasta
- Friday, December 2
- Friday, January 6
- Friday, February 3
- Friday, March 2
Transceiver Clinics
These FREE courses will help you learn how to use avalanche transceivers, provide practice sessions and are designed for beginners to advanced users. We will carpool into the field for training on snow, so dress appropriately. The Fifth Season is located at 300 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. at the intersection with Lake Street. Some demo transceivers will be available.
Please meet at The Fifth Season, 300 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd, Mt. Shasta at 9 am
- Saturday, December 3
- Saturday, January 7
- Saturday, February 4
- Saturday, March 3
Beacon Basin
This transceiver training area is provided through partnerships between the Mt. Shasta Ski Park, the Mt. Shasta Avalanche Center and BCA Backcountry Access. It is located at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park (for location and hours: 530-926-8610) and allows for beginner to advanced transceiver training.
New this season: The Beacon Basin will be locate in the Base area next to the Douglas lift. Please check in at Guest Services first if you wish to use the Basin.