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Winter 2007/2008 Education Schedule
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Call the Mt. Shasta Avalanche Center with questions or for location updates: 530-926-9617
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| 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. |
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Friday, November 30, 6pm
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The Wayside Grill |
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530-918-9234 |
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South end of town where Hwy 89 and Hwy 5 intersect, 2217 South Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta |
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Friday, December 14, 6pm
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Mount Shasta City Library, 515 East Alma |
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Friday, January 18, 6pm
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Mount Shasta City Library, 515 East Alma |
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Friday, February 1, 6pm
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Mount Shasta City Library, 515 East Alma |
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| 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. Please meet us at The Fifth Season in Mt. Shasta City at 9 am. 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. |
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| 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 (check with the Patrol for location and hours: 530-926-8610) and allows for beginner to advanced transceiver training. |
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