An avalanche beacon is only as good as the knowledge and experience of the person using it. (photo: UAC)

Sun Valley Opens New Avalanche Training Zone

Sun Valley, ID – Sun Valley Ski Patrol received a gift from Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho, that they plan to share with skiers and snowboarders to enhance public safety on Mount Baldy and in the backcountry.

An avalanche beacon is only as good as the knowledge and experience of the person using it. (photo: UAC)
An avalanche beacon is only as good as the knowledge and experience of the person using it. (photo: UAC)

The patrol’s new Ortovox STS Beacon Training System is set up in Baldy Beacon Park, a 150 foot wide by 250 foot long area just above the trees between Christmas Bowl and Christmas Ridge on Baldy at Sun Valley Resort.

The park is open to everyone 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily.

The Sun Valley Ski Patrol also will practice avalanche rescue skills in the park and be available to answer questions and give support to anyone using the area to train.

For more information stop by the Sun Valley Ski Patrol headquarters on Baldy or call (208) 622-6262.

Sun Valley Ski Patrol received a gift from Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center that they plan to share with skiers/boarders to enhance public safety on Baldy and in the back country.
Their new ortovox STS Beacon Training System is set up in Baldy Beacon Park – a 150-ft. wide x 250′-ft. long area just above the trees between Christmas Bowl and Christmas Ridge on Baldy.
The park is open to everyone 9am-4pm daily.
The Sun Valley Ski Patrol also will practice avalanche rescue skills in the park and be available to answer questions and give support to  anyone using the area to train.
For more information stop by the Sun Valley Ski Patrol headquarters on Baldy or call 208-622-6262.

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