2015 Brochure PDF - The David Pettigrew Memorial

MOUNTAIN SAFETY
MOUNTAIN SAFETY
Safety Details: Although this wor kshop is pr imar ily
directed toward the 8-25 year age group, others are welcome to
register.
Beacon Probe Shovel: Skills needed to efficiently
operate a rescue beacon, probe the snow to determine the
victims location and how to strategically move snow with a
shovel to uncover your companion. Importance of proper
off-piste techniques stressed.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
The Skier’s Responsibility Code
Ski Area Safety: Warning Signs and Park Etiquette
First Aid Basics and Injury Reporting
Off-Trail Safety: Skiing with a Buddy and Tree Wells
Ten Backcountry Gear Essentials
Avalanche Control and Rescue Techniques
Beacons, Probes and Shovels
This is a morning workshop, lasting approximately 4 hours.
Workshops begin at 9am. Participants will meet at:
Alpental at Snoqualmie Fire & Rescue- 1211 State Route
906; Mission Ridge at the Summit Patrol First Aid Room;
Stevens Pass in the Patrol Building basement of the Granite
Peaks Lodge.
ALPENTAL
MISSION RIDGE
STEVENS PASS
Basic Avalanche
Recognize and avoid
weather conditions,
companion rescue,
boundaries.
DECEMBER 13, 14, 20 and 28
DECEMBER 20
FEBRUARY 22
Fundamentals and Terminology:
avalanche terrain, identify red flags and
how layered snow contributes, basic
avalanche control techniques and
Avalanche Terrain and Terrain Traps
Basic Route Selection
Snow Pack Layering, Conditions and Weather Effects
Companion Recovery: Probing, Shoveling & Beacon Use
Recommended for mountain enthusiasts who are starting to
tour on their own and venturing out of ski boundaries.
Workshops begin at 9am. Participants will meet at:
Mission Ridge Summit Patrol First Aid Room; Stevens Pass
in the Patrol Building basement of the Granite Peaks
Lodge.
MISSION RIDGE
STEVENS PASS
JANUARY 3 and FEBRUARY 7
JANUARY 25 and MARCH 8
SCHEDULE continued
Snow Immersion
Beacon Fundamentals
Probe Use and Methods
Shoveling and Strategies
This workshop will teach how to utilize this important
rescue equipment. Workshops begin at 9am. Participants
will meet at: Alpental at the Plaza; Mission Ridge at the
Summit Patrol First Aid Room; Stevens Pass in the
Patrol Building basement of the Granite Peaks Lodge.
ALPENTAL
JANUARY 3, 10, 24 and FEBRUARY 7, 21
MISSION RIDGE
JANUARY 10 and FEBRUARY 14
STEVENS PASS
FEBRUARY 8 and MARCH 29
Avalanche Rescue Drill:
Must have completed
Companion Rescue and touring equipment (skis or split
board). This advanced workshop is 4 hours and limited to 8
students. Head up into the Alpental Backcountry to practice
avalanche terrain recognition skills, observations relevant to
avalanche danger and safe travel decisions appropriate to
hazard level. Workshops begin at 9am. Participants will
meet at: the Mission Ridge Summit Patrol First Aid
Room; Alpental at the Plaza. Lift ticket to be provided
by student. Rescue gear to be provided by student or
Alpental Patrol if needed.
ALPENTAL
MISSION RIDGE
JANUARY 31 and FEBRUARY 28
JANUARY 31
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AND REGISTER ONLINE:
WEB www.pettigrewfoundation.org
E- MAIL karindavidson@comcast.net
PHONE 206.794.2333
THE DAVID PETTIGREW MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
8240 126th Ave NE, Suite A-305 · Kirkland, Washington 98033
MOUNTAIN SAFETY
WORKSHOPS 2015
ABOUT DAVID
David Pettigrew was r aised on Mer cer Island,
Washington and attended the University of Montana,
minutes away from his beloved Rock Creek where he spent
hours fly fishing. David did everything with energy,
enthusiasm and thoroughly enjoyed his work, friends and
music. He thrived in the outdoors and was a superb fly
fisherman, skier, snowboarder and golfer.
He was
especially adept at Sea-Run Cutthroat and Steelhead fishing
on the North Fork of the Stillaguamish and Tolt Rivers.
David also fished extensively on the Olympic Peninsula
Rivers and in British Columbia and Alberta.
David died in a snowboarding accident at Alpental Ski
Resort in Washington State on December 7, 2005.
“Dave’s friends were his real career in his life. He liked
nothing more than connecting with people, making friends
and bringing them joy. He was interested in every person
he met and found a place for them in his heart.
Dave wasn’t a collector of material things- he was
a collector of friends and a lover of family.”
David’s family and his many, many friends miss him
immensely and will love him forever…
Its Mission includes providing skiers and snowboarders
with training and education, rescue equipment and
knowledgeable teaching instructors. To this end, the
Foundation has donated BCA tracker beacons and
accompanying safety backpacks to local ski patrols, granted
scholarships to local ski patrollers to attend the APP
Workshop and the International Snow Science Workshop,
which concentrates on skiing and snowboarding safety.
The Foundation and the APP have formed an informal
coalition with the Ski Patrols at Alpental, Stevens Pass and
Mission Ridge and have jointly presented safety workshops
for skiers and snowboarders.
THE INSTRUCTORS
ANGELA SIDLING
APP Certified Ski Patroller at Stevens Pass
and Certified Wilderness First Responder, AIARE level 1
Instructor. 10 year Mountain Guide, ice & rock climbing,
mountaineering and skiing.
JOHN STIMBERIS
A Professional Ski Patroller at Alpental Ski
Area for over 20 years and Avalanche Safety Instructor.
Supervises Avalanche Forecasting and Control for WSDOT.
BRAD WHITING
14 years avalanche experience and former
competitive mogul skier. Mission Ridge Patrol Director since
2002, Avalanche Forecaster and Assistant Patrol Director.
THE APP
The Association of Professional Patrollers began training
Ski Patrollers during the 1967-1968 Ski Season, and hasn’t
stopped since.
Establishing a Hallmark for Professional and Volunteer
Patrollers alike, the APP is comprised of nearly 500
Patrollers representing over 30 ski areas and resorts
throughout the Western United States.
The APP’s certification requires its members to pass
exacting written and practical tests in a variety of areas
including: skiing, first aid, risk management, avalanche
science and rescue, and ski area safety. Visit the APP
website for more information: www.propatrollers.org
The following Experts will also participate, as well as other
members of the Ski Patrol at Alpental, Stevens Pass and
Mission Ridge:
ROBBE ANSON Mission Ridge Avalanche Patroller
RYAN FORBES Mountain Manager at Stevens Pass
ROB GIBSON Alpental Patrol Director and Risk Manager
STEVE KUNNEN Experienced Stevens Pass Patroller
COREY RUBENFELD Experienced Patroller at Stevens Pass
PETER SANDERSON Experienced Mission Ridge Patroller
BRAM THRIFT Experienced Ski Patroller at Alpental
JAY WISEMAN Experienced Ski Patroller at Alpental
TO DONATE
THE FOUNDATION
David’s friends, siblings and his parents formed The David
Pettigrew Memorial Foundation, a 501 (C) (3) Tax
Exempt Charity to honor his life and memory.
The Foundation’s Mission: To Promote Awareness,
Safety and Education for Participants in Outdoor
Recreation and Sporting Activities, especially in the
Mountains and Wilderness Areas of the Pacific
Northwest.
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE
FREE
Participants will need comfortable, warm clothing and boots
for the outdoor portion of all workshops. Skiing or riding
and lift tickets are only a requirement for the Avalanche
Observation Skills Workshop.
With your support, we are helping to save lives every year.
None of this is possible without your help. Please visit
www.pettigrewfoundation.org for more information on
sponsorship and donations.