Tracker and Beacon Training Video with James Duffy.wmv

James Duffy is a certified CAA RAC course provider. He has first hand experience with avalanche training and real life rescue situations. Last spring James was faced with an emergency situation. He credits his practice and knowledge directly with his ability to save a life in an emergency situation.

Here are some useful resources to help keep you informed and educated:
Canadian Avalanche Association
www.avalanche.org
American Avalanche Association
BCA Global Avalanche Conditions Links
www.rockymountainsherpas.com

Any transceiver will work in BCA's beacon basin. Start using a basin in your area:



2005/2006 Beacon Basin locations:

Alaska:
Chugach Powder Guides, Mt. Alyeska
H20 Guides, Valdez

California:
Kirkwood
Squaw Valley

Colorado:
Breckenridge
Telluride
Vail

Montana:
Bridger Bowl

Oregon:
Mt. Hood, The Mazamas

Utah
Noblett's Trailhead/Uintah Mtns

Washington:
Crystal Mountain
Steven’s Pass Ski Area
The Summit at Snoqualmie

Wyoming:
Jackson Hole
Teton Pass

Canada:
Sunshine Village, AB
Mount Norquay, AB
Whistler, BC
Blackcomb, BC
Whitewater Ski Resort, BC
Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park, BC
Mount Carlyle Lodge, BC
Fernie Alpine Resort, BC
Sol Mountain, BC

Europe:
Les Grandes Montets, Chamonix Valley, France
Altavaltellina, Bormio, Italy
Civetta, Italy
Passo Tonale, Lombardy, Italy
Narvik, Norway
Seegrube Austrian Alpine Club, Innsbruck, Austria
Werfenweng Mtn. Rescue Team, Wefenweng, Austria
Zinken Mtn. Rescue Team, Bad Durrnberg, Austria
Hof Mtn. Rescue Team, Austria
St. Anton Mtn. Rescue Team, Austria
Montafon Mtn. Rescue Team, Austria
Spitzing, Germany
Skiarena Steibis, Germany


More locations are planned. Check back for updates to this list. Contact Steve Christie at (303) 417-1345 for contact information at each location.