Denver7 checked out the White River National Forest’s Meadow Mountain Beacon Training Park in Minturn to see how backcountry skiers practice safety skills before they head out to the backcountry. via AmyWadas
MINTURN, Colo.— It’s been a deadly avalanche season so far. According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center , four people have died in avalanches since Dec. 26 — one skier, one snowboarder and two people on snowmobiles.
The White River National Forest’s Meadow Mountain Beacon Training Park in Minturn was developed in partnership with the CAIC and consists of eight buried transmitters that can be turned on and off from a small control panel. This allows people to familiarize themselves with avalanche beacons and the process of probing for snow victims.“You still gotta get them out, address any wounds. Trauma is a huge thing that kills people in these avalanches. It’s not just the burial.
Sometimes, no matter of how much you practice, things can happen. While Alex Blanchard hasn’t had to use his skills to help save someone trapped in an avalanche, he witnessed his friend get caught up in one. Thankfully, he got out okay. “This is just about our third season, but we’ve seen more and more folks coming out to use this resource,” said Wheelock.
Wheelock suggests acquiring the right gear and getting familiar with it by practicing in an area that isn’t prone to avalanches. She also says it's best to surround yourself with people who know what they’re doing and check the CAIC’s avalanche forecast before you head out.It’s a risk these backcountry skiers say is worth taking.
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