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4 Day Backcountry Avalanche Awareness Course- Broken River Lodge

4 Day Backcountry Avalanche Awareness Course- Broken River Lodge

April 21, 2015 - 16:16
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Starts at Friday, 26 June, 2015 - 08:00
Ends at Monday, 29 June, 2015 - 18:00
Location Broken River Ski Area

4 day Avalanche Awareness course ( ACR team competency requirement)

THE COURSE COVERS

·         Characteristics of avalanche phenomenon

·         Snowpack factors (layers, crystal ID, basic metamorphosis)

·         Observation techniques

·         Human factors in decision making

·         Group travel in avalanche terrain

·         Small party search and rescue.

ASSESSMENT
This course has a formal assessment and on successful completion, a ‘Certiļ¬cate of Completion' is issued by the provider.

The Avalanche Awareness course or a similar level of knowledge is a prerequisite for the Backcountry course.

Participants: Jason Tweedie, Jaron Frost, Dave Garlick, Gideon Geerling, John Laffan, Hamish Quinlan, Ian Watts, Michael Smith, Bruce Webster,Matt Burke, Lee Mackintosh, Greg Burrell and Drew Coleman

Michael Smith
Jun 18 2015 - 16:41

Hi all

I'll start the ball rolling. I have an Impreza with ski racks, so can take three others. I'm in Somerfield.

Cheers

Michael

 

Jaron Frost
Jun 18 2015 - 17:33

Awesome. I also have a Nissan Navara with ski racks and can take up to 4 more. Cheers Jaron
0274529250

 

Matt Burke
Jun 18 2015 - 17:42

Pajero with space for two others. Leaving from diamond Harbour and going via gebbies/Lincoln or crash at someone's place in town Thursday night.

Cheers,
Matt

Participants: Jason Tweedie, Jaron Frost, Dave Garlick, Gideon Geerling, John Laffan, Hamish Quinlan, Ian Watts, Michael Smith, Bruce Webster,Matt Burke, Lee Mackintosh, Greg Burrell and Drew Coleman
Gideon Geerling
Jun 18 2015 - 20:08

Ill be coming directly there from work, so please count me out for transport. See you all there though!

 
Lee Mackintosh
Jun 18 2015 - 21:18

I'll go with who evers offering, no travel stories, i promise! Can get to wherever needed

 
Greg Burrell
Jun 19 2015 - 08:01

I live just off Bowenvale Ave in Cashmere and will catch lift with whoever that's handiest to.

Cheers,
Greg.

 
Matt Burke
Jun 19 2015 - 08:32

ps. My cell is 021 107 8205 if you either want a lift from Tai Tapu/Lincoln/Burnham or Darfield or if you can offer a place for me to crash thursday night in town and I can take a spare seat in someone else's car!

Thanks,
Matt

 
Hamish Quinlan
Jun 19 2015 - 09:29

Can you give me a lift from Sumner Jaron?

 
Drew Coleman
Jun 19 2015 - 09:37

Greg. I can pick you up on the way across town if you still need a ride.
Cheers, Drew

 
Jason Tweedie
Jun 19 2015 - 09:40

Hi guys, great work, snow is dumping and BR has heaps now. We are the only ones up there on friday as they are NOT OPEN, YES NOT OPEN, except for us....hehehe...

I have my prado crusier going and can take 3 with me....plus some ACR GEAR. My cell 0274 940 250. 

Lee, no talking about amazing stories either,  your banned from ever talking about it....just kidding. Bring it on around the lodge fire and mulled wines........winter us finally here people.

Talk soon guys. Jas

 
Dave Garlick
Jun 19 2015 - 10:33

Jas
if we have enough transport, Would it suit you to pick me up on the way through? Dave G

 
Jason Tweedie
Jun 19 2015 - 10:41

Ok, Drew and Bruce come with Jason as you two live near me, and I scoop up Dave G as well. Drew, Bruce and dave say I aim for 6am pickup out my way and dave about 6.30am. See you other guys up there for 8am start. Jas

 
Michael Smith
Jun 19 2015 - 11:04

Will the cable car be running, or do we need walk / skin up to the lodge?

Is it catered (dinner and breakfast) but BYO lunch?

 
Jason Tweedie
Jun 19 2015 - 11:08

All the above, dinner, breaky and lunch all 4 days, lift will run for us. Skins a must anyway.

Jas

 
Ian Watts
Jun 19 2015 - 12:04

Anyone got room for me I live in magnolia lane St Albans off Cranford st

 
Jaron Frost
Jun 19 2015 - 13:20

Hamish. I'll take you from sumner. I have 2-3 more spaces. I can easily pick up/meet wherever along the way. Greg you want me to come and get you too? Proposed route Sumner-bowenvale-BR.
Anyone else need collecting?

 
Greg Burrell
Jun 19 2015 - 13:31

Jaron - that'd be great thanks!

 
Michael Smith
Jun 19 2015 - 13:42

Jaron: I'll get a ride with you guys on the southern sweep, since no one else seems to need collecting from my way.

I'm on Somerfield St, but can meet at Bowenvale to save a stop.

Cheers

Michael
027 823 6461

 
Lee Mackintosh
Jun 19 2015 - 13:45

Anybody who has space left, Im in Rangiora but can meet at Yaldhurst on your way through

 
Drew Coleman
Jun 19 2015 - 17:47

Sounds good Jas. Thanks.

 
Matt Burke
Jun 19 2015 - 17:53

Lee, I can pick you up from tai tapu but guess that's a bit far?
Matt

 
Jaron Frost
Jun 20 2015 - 00:52
Participants: Jason Tweedie, Jaron Frost, Dave Garlick, Gideon Geerling, John Laffan, Hamish Quinlan, Ian Watts, Michael Smith, Bruce Webster,Matt Burke, Lee Mackintosh, Greg Burrell and Drew Coleman
Matt Burke
Jun 20 2015 - 08:34

Ian. Can take you if you can get to tai tapu?
Matt

 
Ian Watts
Jun 20 2015 - 10:19

Can't get there with bags on moped wife has the car

 
Jason Tweedie
Jun 21 2015 - 17:17

Ian we make a plan to get you somehow. I have 4 in car but maybe we can meet one of the other cars on route and shuffle you.

jas

 
Matt Burke
Jun 22 2015 - 11:24

Happy to meet at Darfield for a shuffle. I am coming direct from DH via Lincoln.

Matt

 
Matt Burke
Jun 22 2015 - 11:27

I can also come via town if I have to (south-west CBD) if we are short on seats. Space for 2 plus gear.

 
Ian Watts
Jun 22 2015 - 12:34

Cheers guys sorry to be a pain

 
Matt Burke
Jun 22 2015 - 12:51

no worries. just let me know which option is best. either darfield shuffle or hagley

 
John Laffan
Jun 22 2015 - 15:29

Ian

I can give you a lift if you want, have heaps of room (is just me currently) if any one else needs a lift from the south of chc let me know

Dave

 
Ian Watts
Jun 22 2015 - 19:14

Hi Dave,

That would be great thank you.
I can wait out on Cranford st near the fire station
If that's any help? And what time.

 
Ian Watts
Jun 22 2015 - 19:15

Anyone have a spare ice axe, I don't have one.

 
John Laffan
Jun 22 2015 - 19:22

Hi Ian

Maybe 6:15am,

Will take a bit of time to get across to BR and there will always be plenty of faf involved (there always is)

Dave

 
Matt Burke
Jun 22 2015 - 19:34

I can lend you an axe Ian. Matt

 
Ian Watts
Jun 22 2015 - 20:08

See you at 06:15 on Cranford Dave.

Matt cheers that's kind of you for the loan

 
Jason Tweedie
Jun 22 2015 - 20:16

Hi Guys,

We have to be there for 8am, we have locked gate key now so can open up the BR road and we are now leaving at 5.30 to be slightly in front of you guys.

Im checking with Claire at BR, what bedding, alcohol etc is available if any, and other stuff we need. Im taking some wine, snacks and drambuie for the occasion. Also remember its a rope tow so nutcrackers if you have and glove protectors..they should gave these if you dont so no stress.

Talk again in couple days with final comments. 

Jas

 

 
Matt Burke
Jun 23 2015 - 08:32

At the BR carpark for 8am or at the lodge (top of cable car)?
Matt

 
Ian Watts
Jun 23 2015 - 16:39

Hi Dave,

Don't worry about picking me up anymore.
Thank you for doing so in the first place.
Unable to make it now.
Matt also don't need the ice axe anymore.

Have a great time guys

 
Jaron Frost
Jun 24 2015 - 06:16

Hey team. Any one got a seat for Lee from Shiefield? Ive planned to pick him up, putting 5 in my wheels. Do-able, just tight. Since we're all such massive dudes. Accept for you Hamish...
Cheers

 
John Laffan
Jun 24 2015 - 08:43

Hi Jaron,

Yep can do. Lee what time can you be in Sheffield.

Am currently driving a 4wd on my loansome so can probably take a 3rd if it makes the cars more comfy.

Dave

 
Matt Burke
Jun 24 2015 - 09:16

I have room too and passing through Sheffield.

Matt

 
Jason Tweedie
Jun 24 2015 - 20:34
HI Team,

Re avo weekend, just got this back from Claire at BR re lodge andski area.
From Claire:
you'll be staying in Lyndon Lodge which is at the top of the tram. The staff may not be on the mountain Fri morning as the Club is having a welcome for them in CHCH on Thurs night. The best thing would be to skin or walk up with your lunch and day pack and settle yourselves in Lyndon Lodge. There may be someone there so it would be worth talking over the intercom at the bottom of the tram to check. The gear can be brought up later if noone is there in the morning. The key that you have will get you into Lyndon Lodge.

Wine and beer are available for sale at the ticket office (immediately below Lyndon Lodge)  but you can also bring your own.

We have a supply of nut crackers which you can use. Glove protectors can be hired ($15 I think) or bought at the ticket office (top of the tram). 

Heating is all electric. Alas no fires these days because of the fire hazards! Lyndon Lodge has a wide screen TV and a DVD player in the lounge.

BYO sleeping bag, pillow case, towel. There is a good drying room for drying out your gear.

Have just been talking to Sam, the manager, conditions are very firm and grippy with good coverage over the whole mountain. Metvuw suggests there might be some fronts coming through Fri to Sunday so you might even be in for some new snow!

If you have any other questions please do ask.

Michael sounds good. Meet you in Springfield/Sheffield lee?
Greg got you and Hamish. That's 5 in mine. Cheers

 
Ian Watts
Jun 20 2015 - 06:44

Who got space for me?

 

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