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2010 KPAC Survey
Note: This survey is completely voluntary and will NOT be used by the forest service or any other agency to monitor backcountry use or for the purpose of regulating permits.
The purpose of this survey is to help KPAC understand the demands and needs of winter backcountry users in the San Francisco Peaks area.
Thank You for Your Support!
KPAC
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20100204, 2010 8:34 pm admin  |
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Watch this Great Video!
This video was created by NAU Forestry Students to education people on Avalanche Awareness and information exchange. Please follow this posted link to watch the video
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20100217, 2010 5:15 pm admin  |
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Snow Profiles
This forum is dedicated to the postings of snow profiles and observations. Please use this forum for postings of profile or snowpit observations and please refrain from commenting in this section. This forum was created to streamline where profiles and observations can be found without having to read through all the postings.
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20100309, 2010 6:31 pm cliffclark82  |
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Inner Basin Observations
The observations and observed conditions in the Inner Basin of the San Francisco Peaks
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20100630, 2010 3:30 am CristinaSan  |
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Southern Observations
Solitude in the west to The Glades in the east
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20100405, 2010 12:04 am IonaTerry  |
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Western Observations
Shiprocks in the south to Lew Canyon in the north
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Northern Observations
Night Mare in the west to Bear Jaw Canyon in the east
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20100523, 2010 9:01 pm powderpirate  |
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Eastern Observations
Meadow in the south to Boulderfield in the north
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20100402, 2010 10:30 am McSkier  |
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Snowbowl Observations
The observations and observed conditions in-bounds at Snowbowl Ski Resort
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Find a Backcountry Partner
Use this board to see when others are traveling in the backcountry and see if you can travel in groups
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20100407, 2010 3:32 pm powderpirate  |
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Equipment and Routes
Use this forum to discuss gear, equipment, and routes/approaches
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20100330, 2010 6:32 am cliffclark82  |
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Backcountry Permits
Use this to find out information on the backcountry permit for the San Francisco Peaks
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20100721, 2010 1:13 am noeal11  |
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Weather/Climate
Use this forum for weather and climate data links
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20100623, 2010 2:23 pm tripice351  |
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Press Release
Use this to see any Press Releases pertinent to the San Francisco Peaks
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20100216, 2010 3:38 pm McSkier  |
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How to Insert and Host Pictures
Use this forum to learn the basics on uploading and having your pictures hosted and displayed on the discussion board
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20080110, 2008 10:59 am admin  |
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Level I Avalanche Course
A more extensive, multi-day course which a student that successfully completes using AAA level 1 certification guidelines and should be able to: identify avalanche terrain; identify basic grain types, weak layers and strong layers;
perform field tests to determine snowpack stability/instability; recognize weather and terrain factors contributing to instability; perform rescue through fast and efficient transceiver use; apply safe-travel techniques; and understand factors contributing to human error in decision-making.
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20090221, 2009 2:23 pm admin  |
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Introduction to Avalanches
A free 2-hour clinic is expected to gain a foundational understanding of backcountry skiing or snowboarding preparedness;
where and when avalanches occur;
historical perspectives of avalanche occurrences on San Francisco Peaks;
statistics on avalanche fatalities of the past (Nationwide);
human factors in avalanche accidents;
safe travel principles; and
avalanche self-rescue tools and the uses
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20090908, 2009 5:51 pm admin  |
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Questions and Comments on Clinics
Use this forum to post any questions or comments you have regarding the Avalanche Awareness Clinics or the Level I Avalanche Course
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20100112, 2010 8:04 pm ideas101  |
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Tips and Techniques
Use this forum to learn and discuss different snow tests and snow pit techniques
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20100505, 2010 6:09 am andrewsch123  |
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Seeking New Members
Interested in volunteering your time and talents in the realm of avalanche education, come join the Board of Directors!
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20080404, 2008 3:56 pm admin  |