Events

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.

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december

Enjoying the Winter Backcountry with Your Dog

2018tue11dec6:00 pmtue8:00 pmFeaturedEnjoying the Winter Backcountry with Your Dog6:00 pm - 8:00 pm MST Event Organized By: C-RAD Event Type :C-RAD Hosted Event

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Intro to Enjoying the Winter Backcountry with Your Dog, Staying Healthy and Happy Learn how to stay healthy and happy with your dog in the winter backcountry.This awesome event will take

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Intro to Enjoying the Winter Backcountry with Your Dog, Staying Healthy and Happy

Learn how to stay healthy and happy with your dog in the winter backcountry.

This awesome event will take place at Chuck & Don’s Pet Food & Supplies in Frisco.

Learn more about Chuck & Don’s Pet Food & Supplies.

Time

(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm MST

Location

Organizer

C-RADinfo@c-rad.org PO Box 983 Frisco, CO 80443

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january

Wasatch Backcountry Rescue (WBR) – International Dog School

2019sun13janAll Daythu17FeaturedWasatch Backcountry Rescue (WBR) – International Dog School(All Day) MST Event Organized By: Wasatch Backcountry Rescue (WBR) Event Type :Courses

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The WBR International Dog School is a four day training program open to all Avalanche Rescue K-9 teams. The school is held every odd-numbered year in January in Little Cottonwood

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The WBR International Dog School is a four day training program open to all Avalanche Rescue K-9 teams. The school is held every odd-numbered year in January in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. The WBR International Dog School is the oldest school of its kind in the United States.

The instructors represent some of the most experienced and highly regarded avalanche rescue programs in the world. These programs include Wasatch Backcountry Rescue, Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Association, Swiss Alpine Club, Alaska SAR dogs, and the International Commission for Alpine Rescue.

Field and Classroom sessions are held at Snowbird and Alta Ski Resorts. The WBR International Dog School caters to rescue teams of all skill levels, and is a great opportunity to exchange ideas, experiences, and methods with peer rescue teams from areas throughout the US.

Dates: January 2019

Cost: Aprox $1,000 (Includes meals and lodging)

Location: Alta and Snowbird Ski Resorts, Alta, UT

More information: http://www.wbrescue.org/professional-schools-seminars.html

Time

january 13 (Sunday) - 17 (Thursday) MST

Location

Organizer

Wasatch Backcountry Rescue (WBR)

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february

C-RAD Annual Winter Course: February 3rd - 7th

2019sun03febAll Daythu07C-RAD Annual Winter Course: February 3rd - 7th(All Day) MST Event Organized By: C-RAD Event Type :Courses

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For Dog Handlers: This Course will begin the evening of Sunday February 3rd with an introduction and classroom presentations - your dogs need not be present. The first two days of

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For Dog Handlers: This Course will begin the evening of Sunday February 3rd with an introduction and classroom presentations – your dogs need not be present. The first two days of the course will be specific to avalanche dogs.

For Technicians: The following two days (February 6th-7th) of the course will be available to technicians and will provide integrated training with both dog teams and technicians.

This course is for handlers and technicians looking to prepare their teams for the winter work and build fundamental skill sets for all. We bring in instructors from around the country and North America to provide a variety of experiences, training backgrounds, and real life mission examples to help each team succeed. There is a combination of obedience training, agility courses, and unique transportation methods integrated into the program. This course also provides training opportunity for C-RAD technicians, focusing on incident command challenges, fundamental skill sets, and out of the box cross training stations.

Dates: February 3rd – 7th, 2019

Cost: $200 for all 4 Days – $75 a Day

Location: Keystone Ski Resort

More information: C-RAD Winter Course Registration Form.

Time

february 3 (Sunday) - 7 (Thursday) MST

Location

Organizer

C-RADinfo@c-rad.org PO Box 983 Frisco, CO 80443

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march

American Avalanche Institute (AAI) – K9 Training Course

2019wed06marAll Daysat09American Avalanche Institute (AAI) – K9 Training Course(All Day) MST Event Organized By: American Avalanche Institute Event Type :Courses

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This course is designed to train both the handler and canine in the fundamental skills needed to build a solid foundation in avalanche search. Based on years of attending both

Event Details

This course is designed to train both the handler and canine in the fundamental skills needed to build a solid foundation in avalanche search. Based on years of attending both the Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Association (CARDA), Swiss Alpine Rescue (ARS) and the Wasatch Backcountry Rescue (WBR) winter courses. Our methods are simple and easy to replicate at your ski hill we’ve geared towards ski patrol dogs and the resources available to them. Progressing from live runaways to buried articles (scented wool) and into multiple burials for advanced dog teams. Groups will be set based on both handler and dog experience levels to maximize benefits for all teams.

Dates: 3/06-3/09

Cost: 4 Days $750

Location: Grand Targhee Ski Resort, Alta, WY

More information: https://www.americanavalancheinstitute.com/courses/k9-training-course/