Early season rituals - avy edition

[pais alto]

CPR refresher.

 

[Rainbow Jenny]

This weekend was my first one, but I was so impressed with the course! Especially considering most of the pros have their L1s and don’t teach avy education on a regular basis. And damn - having Lel Tone critique my companion rescue skills was so nerve wracking but incredibly helpful!

Lel Tone also showed me how efficient shoveling Is done earlier this year in a 2 day companion rescue refresher. Holy cow, can she move that snow like there’s no tomorrow despite being about 5’ 2”.

Lel is an outstanding instructor/coach. I found her most personable and caring. She looked at me like she really wanted me to excel. For the first time, I gained confidence that I am as capable as any bigger guy.

I aspire to teach and impart that same gaze to my students.

 

[Tom Holtmann]

Mark Smiley has put together an online Avi Course that might be a good refresher. You can hear a podcast interview with him where he talks about it on Wildsnow/CrippleCreek.

His webpage is. https://www.mtnsense.com