or green light them. If it’s a green light,
there’s no conditions; if it’s red light,
you absolutely don’t go there, until we
can go through the storm and control
it. Again, it requires frequent and ef-fective
communication in the field and
during meetings.”
Train for terrain
There are several different options when
it comes to where and how to obtain
emergency preparedness training for
mountain resort operators. However,
it’s important to be mindful that not all
training is created equal.
“There’s these avalanche courses –
that’s what they call them – offered at
dealers or clubs or even friends getting
together,” said Brewer. “People often-times
think that taking a course like
that is good enough to go to the moun-tains.
And it’s not.”
In Canada, a solid course option
for anyone working or playing in the
mountains is offered by the Canadian
Avalanche Association and their in-dustry
partner, Avalanche Canada. The
programs are geared toward all levels
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
“If it’s a green light, there’s no
conditions; if it’s red light, you
absolutely don’t go there.”
– Rocket Miller, Lake Louise Ski Resort
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