22-23 July. This year’s Steep Snow and Ice training weekend was held at JB Plain. Training included; safe snow travel, self-arrest, avalanche rescue, including use of transceivers and probes, patient management and stretcher hauling. The training culminated in a search scenario utilizing the skills practised during the weekend. It was a successful and enjoyable weekend.
Steep Snow and Ice Training Weekend
23-24 July 2022. Twenty BSAR members completed SSI training at Mount Buller. Training included self-arrest, crampon usage, patient management, avalanche rescue and a demo of stretcher hauling. Our belated thanks to Mt Buller Ski Patrol, Mount Buller Resort Management, Wilderness Response Paramedics and Police Search and Rescue for their support and participation.
BSAR Steep Snow and Ice alpine training scheduled for 19 Sep 2020 is CANCELLED
The BSAR Steep Snow and Ice alpine training that was scheduled for 19 Sep 2020 has been cancelled due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
An online training seminar covering alpine search and rescue topics will be held on 3-4pm Saturday 3 Oct.
Details will be emailed to all members.
Steep Snow and Ice alpine training 27-28 July 2019 at Mt Bogong
Training included travelling in alpine environment on Mount Bogong, avalanche safety and rescue scenarios and stretcher hauling.
2018 BSAR Steep Snow and Ice training at The Razorback
BSAR Steep Snow and Ice training was held on 27 – 29 July 2018 at the Razorback.
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BSAR Steep Snow and Ice training 29-30 July 2017
Steep Snow and Ice alpine training was held on 29-30 July 2017 at Mount Buller.
The training included travelling in alpine environments, snow and ice safety, rescue techniques, using crampons and ice axes, holding falls when roped and a demonstration of haulage equipment for steep terrain.
Our thanks to Mount Buller CFA for allowing us to use their facility and dodge the very strong winds that came in on Saturday Night.
Thanks also to the Mount Buller Ski Patrol for their support and hospitality.
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