Resources

Forecasts, technique videos, and further reading.

WAC Resources

Safety is our number one priority -- this includes physical, emotional, and mental dimensions. If you wish to report any event or circumstances, please use the official Washington Alpine Club reporting process. You can also reach out to the chairs directly at wac-bc-chairs@googlegroups.com.

Forecasting resources

Technique resources

Some of these are assigned as homework during the class. All of them are worth watching before it starts.


Avalanche rescue	BCA Avalanche rescue series
Uphill travel	Kick turns Setting an efficient skin track When to use heel risers When to use ski crampons
Transitions	Efficient ski transitions Ripping skins without taking your skis off Quick splitboard transitions
Downhill	Downhill-facing kick turns Using poles as a splitboarder

Useful links


Snowpack and avalanche science	Common snowpack tests Fracture character Bruce Jamieson's videos ASARC at the University of Calgary
Case studies	Snow Fall: The Avalanche at Tunnel Creek Rescue at Cherry Bowl NWAC accident reports
Trip Reports	Turns All Year, and its Facebook group Northwest Hikers