4SAW - SAR K9 Avalanche Dog Camp Application Form

2024 4SAW – SAR K9 Avalanche Dog Camp with C-RAD Course Information:

We are accepting applicants for the upcoming course and collecting payment authorization at the time of registration. 2024 4SAW – SAR K9 Avalanche Dog Camp with C-RAD.

October 9th, Evening
October 10-11th, Full Days
2024 in Silverton, CO
Handler + 1 K9 = $350
Auditor (no K9) – $175

Silverton Avalanche School is excited to welcome the Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment’s (C-RAD)Fall Dog Camp as part of the 2024 4SAW pre-conference line-up. Once again, C-RAD will offer its annual fall training camp in Silverton for handlers & pups from across the Four Corners region.

This course is designed for avalanche dog handlers looking to prepare their teams for the upcoming winter season. It’s also great training for SAR K9 teams looking to develop their skills as professional rescuers. Participants will work on fundamental skills while cultivating new and innovative techniques for avalanche and backcountry search and rescue missions. C-RAD instructors and facilitators are industry leaders and trainers from organizations around the state, country and North America. They represent professional outdoor guide and instructor programs, military and law enforcement agencies, urban and wilderness SAR programs, and have represented their own rescue organizations domestically and internationally on a variety of mission types. They all share a common goal of passing on their passion with others, building the next generation of professional rescuers, and helping each person and team succeed on an individual basis, based on their needs, challenges and strengths.

Audit role. We have the opportunity to offer “audit” roles for future dog handlers, looking to attend this course without a dog. The goal is to learn the process and develop skills to become a great handler. We are asking that if someone registers for this role that they commit to at least three days, in order to experience the development and growth over the majority of the event.

The course is designed to get out what you put in. There will always be opportunities to learn. We expect all participants to be actively engaged and support the development of themselves as well of those around them. When one wins, we all benefit.

All applicants must be affiliated and in good standing with a ski patrol or rescue organization that utilizes K9’s for avalanche search and rescue work.

***Priority will be given to applicants who can commit to the Full Course for their respective discipline.***

In an effort to provide the highest quality training and allow for proper preparation, There will be NO DAY OF/WALK UP REGISTRATION, please make sure that if you plan on attending the course you submit an application for consideration.

Selected Applicants will receive a confirmation email with a course agenda and outline for the week.