{"id":103603,"date":"2026-01-17T04:33:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T19:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coin.iroirojapon.com\/?p=103603"},"modified":"2026-01-17T05:29:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T20:29:08","slug":"staying-safe-in-avalanche-terrain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coin.iroirojapon.com\/?p=103603","title":{"rendered":"Staying safe in avalanche terrain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe title=\"Staying safe in avalanche terrain\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Op4xARjS2kg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>#MECstaffer Pierre has more than two decades of experience navigating the backcountry on skis, so we\u2019re taking his word for it. Training, terrain awareness, and understanding conditions matter just as much as the gear you carry. That\u2019s why we\u2019re stoked to bring back our \u2744\ufe0fKnow the Snow\u2744\ufe0f event in partnership with @avalanchecanada and @mammutna.<\/p>\n<p>WHAT \u2744\ufe0f<br \/>\n\u2192 Brush up on your backcountry safety with certified avalanche forecasters, learn about local case studies, get a chance to win sweet prizes and mountains more.<br \/>\n\u2192 A safe, pressure-free environment to help you learn from avalanche professionals and build confidence before you head out<\/p>\n<p>WHERE &#038; WHEN \ud83d\udcc5<br \/>\n\u2192 January 31st<br \/>\n\u2192 MEC North Vancouver and MEC Calgary<br \/>\n\u2192 From 11am-4pm local time<\/p>\n<p>Join us for two workshops:<br \/>\n\u2192 Avalanche Basics at 12pm<br \/>\n\u2192 Winter Hiking Safety at 2pm<br \/>\n* Registration is free and open to all skill levels<br \/>\n* Please note: this is not equivalent to any avalanche training certification programs.<\/p>\n<p>HOW \u26f7\ufe0f<br \/>\n\u2192 Pop in to the store to check out the event<br \/>\n\u2192 Sign up for the workshops starting at 6AM, Saturday January 16 https:\/\/bit.ly\/49BfuDq<\/p>\n<p><!-- Video Blogster Pro --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#MECstaffer Pierre has more than two decades of experience navigating the backcountry on skis, so we\u2019re taking his word for it. 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