ONLINE HAZARD BRIEFING: This course gives essential information about how to help reduce risk and be more prepared. The guide team will still provide a hands-on safety briefing with the equipment we provide (pack, probe, shovel and transceiver) upon arrival at the staging area. If you haven't completed this please do so now: https://forms.gle/ugp21uTPdGHkuXkZ6 |
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FACE MASKS (REQUIRED): The face mask(s) that you bring should have the following attributes: - Be made of at least 2 layers of tightly-woven material (such as cotton or linen)
- Adjustable nose rest to fit around the nose to stop gaps
- Allow for easy breathing
- Fit securely to the head with ties or ear loops
- Maintain their shape
- Be changed as soon as possible if damp or dirty
- Be comfortable and not require frequent adjustment.
- Be large enough to completely and comfortably cover the nose and mouth without gaping
- one-layer buffs are not a sufficient mask
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POWDER SKIS/SNOWBOARDS Powder skis and boards make a huge difference for the quality of your day. *Please bring skis at the very least 95mm underfoot, but preferably between 106-114mm underfoot. |
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ALCHOHOL AND DRUGS: At BRC we have a 100% strict no drugs or alcohol rule. If you drink alcohol, smoke weed, or take any other recreational drugs, we will not allow you to ski for the rest of the day. Even though alcohol and weed are both legal in BC they impair judgement thereby increasing the risks to you, other guests and our team. The only exception to this rule, is if people bring a beer to enjoy after the last run of the day. |
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AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER INTERFERENCE - CELL PHONES, ELECTRONIC DEVICES, AND MAGNETS ETC. - All electronic devices should be kept at least 20cm away from your transceiver when you are in send mode, and 50cm away when you are in search mode.
- Chest-mounted GoPros are prohibited. Helmet-mounted and selfie sticks are OK.
- Using WIFI or BLUETOOTH to pair a cameras (including GoPros) with a phone is prohibited during the cat skiing day.
- Drones are OK, but please confirm with your guide before flying as we don't want to slow the group down in some cases.
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Please SELECT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ELECTRONIC DEVICES THAT YOU MAY HAVE * |
CELL PHONES - best to be off - but if you need to take photos please be in Airplane Mode |
GoPro - Turn OFF if you need to search, as your transceiver may be confused by the weak signal coming from the GoPro |
HEATED GLOVES & or BOOTS - turn off or pull the plug, if you need to search as you may not get an accurate reading with them on. |
METAL OBJECTS - please don't bring these |
MAGNETS - a few jackets have magnetic buttons - these have been reported to accidently turn a transceiver off - DO NOT BRING THESE |
CAMERAS - please turn off while skiing |
WIFI or BLUETOOTH - many devices have WIFI connectivity with smart phones. Please make sure that WIFI and Bluetooth are disabled. |
I have no electronic devices, magnets, or metal |
TRANSPORT TO THE STAGING AREA: This year with COVID19 we are STRONGLY encouraging people to self drive. With COVID19 there is additional cleaning that the guides need to do each day - so you will be ALSO delayed at the end of the day by 10-15 minutes while the guides clean. PLEASE TRY TO FIND A WAY TO MAKE YOU OWN WAY TO THE STAGING AREA.
Please note: - You need to be at the BRC staging area at 8.30am
- Allow at the least 25 minutes to drive from the base of Red to the BRC staging area - allow 35 minutes if lots of fresh new snow.
- The staging area is 24km north of the base of the Red Mountain ski hill driving north on highway 3B
- Look for the Red Big Red Cats sign on the driver's right side of highway 3B
- If you have reached the intersection of highway 3 - you have gone 450 m too far, turn around and drive back 450m
- You need to allow at least 30 minutes if driving from Rossland BC.
- If you are driving from Nelson it is best to drive via highway 3- refer to our driving instructions PDF
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EQUIPMENT TO BRING: FACE-MASKS AND A PERSONAL WATER BOTTLE ARE ESSENTAIL! |
Please bring all of the following, as we highly recommend it: |
2 or more FACE-MASKS |
Spare pair of GOGGLES - at least 2 in total |
Water bottle |
A spare pair of gloves |
a pair of sunglasses if you like |
A couple of goggle bags or microfibre cleaning cloths to clean googles if they get fogged. |
An extra jacket or layer - we will be keeping all the cat windows open most day to allow more airflow with COVID19 |
A couple of zip-loc bags to carry face-masks between runs, and once they get to damp to use anymore. |
Toilet paper |
AVALANCHE SAFETY GEAR: - We provide a backpack, shovel, probe, radio, and Mammut Barryvox transceiver to every guest. Your guides will bring all this gear to the BRC staging area.
- We do not provide avalanche airbags. But we do rent a few of these for C$45 per day - they are limited and must be booked in advance
- You are welcome to bring your own backpack, probe, and shovel as long your gear is up to standard (ie no plastic shovels, short probes etc.) Please show this gear to your guide to review.
- We STRONGLY advise that you use our BRC transceivers. You are welcome to bring your own, but will be subject to inspection from the guide.
- Transceiver must be worn on you abdomen/torso only.
- All gear must be returned the guide at the end of the day.
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YOUR AVALANCHE & FIRST AID EXPERIENCE |
Please tell us something about your avalanche experience. Check boxes that are relevant. |
I have never been cat skiing before & have no formal avalanche training. |
I have done lots of back-country ski touring, and have practiced a lot with avi tools |
I have been catskiing many times |
I have completed an AST course |
I am or have been an avalanche professional ie ski patroller, ski guide, hwy's control |
Please tell us something about your first aid & medical experience (select options below) |
I have no experience or training |
I have an expired first aid certification |
I have a current 40 hour first aid certification |
I have a current 80 hour first aid certification and some experience. |
I have first aid experience as a ski patroller or para-medic |
I am a doctor or Nurse & and have some experience in emergency medicine |
I am a doctor - but in a field that I have almost no experience with first aid, or emergency medicine |
BREAKFAST You will need to eat breakfast early and there are limited places in town that are open early enough. We highly recommend Rossberry Hill which is located right next door to the BRC Office (opens at 7am). |
SOUVENIRS YES! Cause if you didn't bring home the t-shirt it didn't happen right? The BRC office is open until 5:30pm. If you don't catch us at the end of the day, we re-open at 7:30am |