FuturDesigner

Hey, what should one have for a safe day in the backcountry.?
what do you suggest in order or importance?

Thank you

FoRuMfReAk

take a class about avalanche control and ect..

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another person
shovel
beacons
probing poles
lighter windproof
emergency blanket
3 energy bars
flashlight
mirror
snow shoes

no how to make a snow cave i the base of a tree
know how to read the fall lines

always ask ski patrol or the rangers what is up

we do it 2-3 times a year at sierra at Tahoe, they give u free lesson on all of this

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FuturDesigner

what do you do witha mirror in the backcountry? flash for help? melt snow for water?

FoRuMfReAk

nah it's just to make sure you look good before u get rescued :-P

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impeesia

i have a feeling its a signal mirror. you can get ones that have a hole in the middle so you can spot what you are trying to signal with better accuracy

snow_biff

The information given by everyone is very usefull, but a two way radio, and a compass would be a big help as well, and they don't take up any space. Again, I've been told to take the courses and ask lots of questions in the lodge or cabin with the guides before heading anywhere on my own or even partnered. But they will tell you, in instances when you will be going a distance, never go it alone and always leave a map of your plan and time frame behind with someone in the case that you do not return at a descent hour. I hope it helps. Enjoy your trip!

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Snowolf

To add to all of the above, I would also say that a map and a GPS is also a great thing. Even in a total white out, you can still navigate by GPS if you have input waypoints as you go along. Having a good USGS Topo map is an essential for any wilderness travel summer or winter.

Here are a few links to get you started:

Building a Snow Cave

U.S. Avalanche Center

USFS Snow Avalanche Brochure

Mountain medicine

mpdsnowman

Seriously...a trained dog. I know one and if there was an avy and we were stuck. I bet the dog doesnt and could get help easily. They have great sense more than a human or beacon can offer. Im not saying thats the only thing but boy it certainly would make you feel a little more comfy.

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Ale_Capone

Who where you riding with? frickin lassie?!? "what are you trying to say girl? Jimmy is stuck in an avi?!?"

I seriously want to get into training SAR dogs. But I wouldn't expect one to save anyone unless they had human help to intruct on the search, and dig out a body and stuff. A dog can only dig so deep....; And yeah.. running for help isn;t really an option,, specially for someone who can't talk.

I sure wouldn;t turn down a partner who had a trained SAR dog though... That would be a definate advantage if you somehow became seperated from your beacon in a slide. Plus, they carry tehm cool little barrels of brandy under their necks.