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Parker's Ridge |
An outdoor education
group from the Town of Beaumont took an Avalanche By
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Parker's
Ridge is a favorite day ski tour amongst the locals for the ease of accessibility
to the alpine and the powder snow conditions. Combining nature and human
activity, this area has dangers that can be life threatening. But with
proper knowledge of the terrain, this place is a great playground for
skiers, snowboarders, hikers and just plain old nature lovers. 
Even
with proper training, there are times that natural hazards will release
on its own and you just can't avoid it. Equipment that is recommended
when accessing this area or other backcountry settings that has avalanche
hazards is Transceiver, Probe, and Shovel. These are the minimum equipment
that should be taken along and have the proper instructions to use them.
Avalanche
Awareness courses is available throughout the wintertime in Jasper. Many
people take this course for various kinds of reasons. There are a few
qualified instructors in Jasper that can put on these courses. I've listed
some links below; these web sites will have more information on the type
of courses that they can offer and where you can rent equipment. Avalanche
Awareness is not a full Avalanche training course, it only helps you understand
the basic principals of an avalanche, how it is formed, what can trigger
a slide, equipment used, how to use it, what dangers to look for and more.
It is a great course to take if you have any interest in Touring, Mountaineering,
Snowmobiling and other backcountry sports.