All C-RAD Courses, C-RAD Hosted Events & Public Events
We want to give back to the incredible Colorado communities that support us by hosting and participating in educational and outreach events. Our hope is that everyone who attends a C-RAD event walks away with a better understanding of the work we do, and feels inspired by our passion for avalanche rescue work.
february
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This course is designed for avalanche search and rescue professionals, both dog handlers and technicians looking to develop their skills as professional rescuers for missions within and outside of their
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This course is designed for avalanche search and rescue professionals, both dog handlers and technicians looking to develop their skills as professional rescuers for missions within and outside of their resort boundaries. Participants will build and review fundamental skills while also learning new and innovative techniques and tactics relative to working as a professional rescuer on avalanche missions and backcountry search and rescue. Our 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 sharing 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.
Our goals for this course are to solidify current skills and abilities, while also supporting participants in developing new skills and how they relate to roles and responsibilities in search and rescue on a larger scale.
For K9’s there will be a combination of search drills and scenarios, obedience training, agility courses, and various transportation methods exposure, as well as other engagement and socialization opportunities built it into the program.
For Technicians, the course provides opportunities to develop and refresh hard skills; such as Recco, beacon and other common avalanche rescue equipment usage, as well as professional rescuers skills such as; patient treatment, triage and packaging, low angle, scree or snow rescue techniques and equipment usage, methods and equipment for land navigation, incident command responsibilities, structure and communication skills, as well as involvement with K9 training where applicable or desired.
Audit role (Handler ONLY, No Dog). We have the opportunity to offer a few “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 be come a great handler. There are only a few of these slots available, and 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 duration.
Location:
Vail Ski Resort. VAIL, CO
Dates:
February 2nd – 6th, 2020
Time:
NOTE:
Feb 2nd: Events will start the evening of Feb 2nd. There will be no on snow events this day. Check-in, expectations, and presentations will occur.
STARTING Feb 3rd: 0800-0430 MST each day (Training may run longer based on the progress or desire of participants)
NOTE: Coffee and Breakfast will be available at 0800 – Training will begin shortly after.
Course Value:
$450 – Dog Handler
$150 – 1 Day Technicians (February 6th ONLY)
(Included in Value: Course Instruction and Feedback, Breakfast and Lunch each day, Evening social event with drinks and food, and course gift).
***Priority will be given to applicants who can commit to the Full Course for their respected 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.
TO APPLY: C-RAD Winter Course Application Form
Time
february 2 (Sunday) - 6 (Thursday) MST
Location
Vail Ski Resort
april
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Penn Vet Working Dog Center
The leaders in working dog research and best practices for training and developing working dogs.
Inspired by the Search & Rescue Dogs that responded following the attacks on 9/11, the Penn Vet Working Dog Center opened on September 11, 2012 and serves as a national research and development center for detection dogs. Meet the heroic search dogs of 9/11 (PDF)...
With the United States national security under constant threat from attacks, detection dogs are still the best tool that we have to detect and mitigate potential threats. Search dogs are also critical for locating victims of natural and man-made disasters.
The special scenting ability of dogs also allows them to serve in important ways such as medical or conservation detection.
As pioneers in the working dog field, our goal is to increase collaborative research and the application of the newest scientific findings and veterinary expertise to optimize the performance of lifesaving detection dogs.
Penn Vet 2020 Working Dog Conference: A Clear Vision for Training the K9 Team
Starting in 2010, the Penn Vet Working Dog Center has held the Working Dog Conference, a gathering of working dog professionals including veterinarians, academics, working dog handlers, breeders, students, behaviorists, and those interested in what makes a better working dog.
Our most recent conference, Creating the Working Dog: Puppy to Professional, offered attendees the opportunity to follow the science and practice of developing of a working dog from 8-weeks to 18-months.
We are proud to hold a conference in which all people invested in the health and performance of all types of working dogs can learn together.
Interested in attending and building your knowledge as a working dog handler?
Check out the event link and register:
Penn Vet 2020 Working Dog Conference Home Page
Time
april 24 (Friday) - 27 (Monday) EST
Location
Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill
Organizer
october
Event Details
This course is designed for avalanche search and rescue professionals, both dog handlers and technicians looking to prepare their teams for the upcoming winter season and develop their skills as
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Event Details
This course is designed for avalanche search and rescue professionals, both dog handlers and technicians looking to prepare their teams for the upcoming winter season and develop their skills as professional rescuers for missions within and outside of their resort boundaries. Participants will build and review fundamental skills while also learning new and innovative techniques and tactics relative to working as a professional rescuer on avalanche missions and backcountry search and rescue. Our 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 sharing 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.
Our goals for this course are to solidify current skills and abilities, while also supporting participants in developing new skills and how they relate to roles and responsibilities in search and rescue on a larger scale.
For K9’s there will be a combination of search drills and scenarios, obedience training, agility courses, and various transportation methods exposure, as well as other engagement and socialization opportunities built it into the program.
For Technicians, the course provides opportunities to develop and refresh hard skills; such as Recco, beacon and other common avalanche rescue equipment usage, as well as professional rescuers skills such as; patient treatment, triage and packaging, low angle, scree or snow rescue techniques and equipment usage, methods and equipment for land navigation, incident command responsibilities, structure and communication skills, as well as involvement with K9 training where applicable or desired.
Credit Hour Sheets will be available when applicable to participants during the course.
Audit role. We have the opportunity to offer a few “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 be come a great handler. There are only a few of these slots available, and 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 duration.
Dates:
(Dog Handlers) October 12th-15th, 2020
(Technicians) October 12th-15th, 2020
Time:
0730-0530 MST each day (Training may run longer based on the progress or desire of participants)
NOTE: Coffee and Breakfast will be available at 0730 – Training will begin at 0800
Cost:
(Dog Handlers) Full Course – $TBD
(Technicians) Full Course – $TBD
(Audit) 3 day Minimum – $TBD
(Included in Cost: Course Fee, Breakfast and Lunch each day, Evening social event with drinks and food, course gift, as well as onsite camping).
***Priority will be given to applicants who can commit to the Full Course for their respected 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.
Location: Prospector and Windy Point Campground, Frisco, CO
Camping: Camping will be available onsite at the Windy Point Group Site
TO APPLY: C-RAD Fall Course Application Form
Time
12 (Monday) 7:30 am - 15 (Thursday) 5:30 pm MST
Location
Prospector and Windy Point Campground, Frisco, CO