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Cripple Creek Backcountry is hosting our annual Beacon Bash Saturday, October 12th from 9am - 1pm in Woodland Park at Picnic Shelter 4 (near the lawn bowling). This morning/afternoon event is for backcountry goers to meet, refresh beacon skills, learn about updating their beacons, practice with new beacons, and raise money for NWAC.Our goal is to provide backcountry goers to refresh their avalanche skills on dry land before the season ramps up. Participants are encourage to bring their avalanche backpacks and safety gear to practice with it before heading into the backcountry this season. Participants may demo beacons and other avalanche gear from vendors as well and runs drills with their own gear. Don't forget to invite your touring partners!!
Event Schedule:
At Woodland Park:
Vendor Village Coffee & Pastries: 9-11am
Guided Clinics: 9:30-11:30am
Avalanche Companion Rescue Practice Morning Session: 9am-10am.
With assistance from local guide services, newer members of the community can learn how to do a single burial avalanche companion rescue drill.
–Sponsored by the Mountain Bureau
Multiple Beacon Rescue Practice: 9:30am - 10:30am
Set up 2 beacon stations. 15 min overview on the BCA beacons and how to identify multiple burials. Practice functions and finding beacons. Practice working in teams of 2-3 people.
-Sponsored by Backcountry Adventure Guides
Avalanche Companion Rescue Refresher: 10:30am-11:30pm.
Create a team of 3 with your friends and practice avalanche rescue skills in complex scenarios! Teams will compete head-head sharing the role of doing avalanche rescue with members of their team.
-Sponsored by the Mountain Bureau
Tour Planning and Use of Modern Navigation Tools Session: 10:30-11:30pm.
With assistance from local guide services, newer members of the community can learn how to use modern navigation tools, as well as local guidebooks and terrain atlases (provided by the vendors) to plan an effective tour that accounts for concerns with avalanche risk management.
–BCAG under the Picnic Shelter
Other Activities: 9:30am-12pm
Beacon Interference Demonstations:
-Sponsored by Black Diamond
Understanding your Beacons:
-Sponsored by Black Diamond
What’s in my Pack: 10-12 pm
- Hosted by CCBC
Beacon Scavenger Hunt: 10-12 pm
- Hosted by CCBC
Beacon Bash NWAC Fundraising Raffle: 12:15-12:45pm
Prizes:
- Ortovox Avalanche Gear
- 1-month membership to the Pass Life Workspace
- BCA Gear
- Beacon Guide Books and Maps
- Weston Splitboard
- LINE Skis
- and much more!!!
Clean up: 12:45-1:30 pm
Backcountry Partner Social & Apres by the Mountain Bureau: 1:00-3pm
Food & Drink proceeds raise money for NWAC.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Woodland Park Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, United States
