Suggestions for an Avalanche Safety Class

Anna,<br> <br>Farout is right WAC (Washington Alpine Club) has a backcountry course that starts soon - applications must be postmarked by 1/4.<br>Here is a link to the group's page-<br><br> www.wacweb.org/Classes/BackcountryClass/default.view

Anna,<br><br>I meant 1/24 for the date.<br><br>Also, they will not allow snowboarders in this year's class since they have no qualified leads ???<br><br>

Thanks for all the suggestions, I really appreciate the help!!! I'll keep you posted with the class I take and what I thought of it. By the way, I live in Seattle and I'm a snowboarder. Perhaps, after I've taken the proper classes and have all the equipment, I'll see some of you out there! Thanks again for the help. <br><br>Hey, if you're really bored at work or something....I could always use suggestions on some of the equipment I should get(shovel, probe, snowshoes, backpack...)! I just plan on going to REI for everything because their staff is pretty knowledgeable, but of course I could always any tips!!!

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here's another plug for the wac class. even if you have to snowshoe, while it will be less fun, you'll still learn the same amount!

If anyone is still looking, there are some spots available in the last 200 level (U.S. Avalanche Assc. Level 1 equiv.) course at the Mt. Baker Mountain Safety Education Center. www.mtbaker.us <br><br>We've had lots of good feedback so far this year (I'm one of the assistant Instructors for the program) and we're having lots of fun up here.<br><br>I've also posted some recourses for folks interested in courses on my website at www.nwsnow.org <br><br>Hope you find what you're looking for. Be safe. <br><br> Luke