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We are committed to not just being the \u2018ambulance at the bottom of the cliff\u2019 and through educating school children, Polytech and community groups we believe we have the ideal vehicle to educate people about the hazards of the back country. The areas we cover include, basic avalanche awareness, the Snow Responsibility Code, responsible dog ownership and how to meet, greet and read dog body language\u2026.if education is power, Aspiring Avalanche Dogs have the potential to be very powerful! <\/p>

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Give way to others.<\/span><\/li>\n
Stay in control at all times. Know your ability, be able to stop and avoid other people.<\/span><\/li>\n
People below you have the right of way.<\/span><\/li>\n
Always use a spotter when jumping. Do not jump onto trails and always ensure the area is clear of others first.<\/span><\/li>\n
Stop where you can be seen, move to the outside of a trail.<\/span><\/li>\n
Brakes or leashes must be used to help prevent runaway equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n
If you are involved in, or witness an accident, remain at the scene and identify yourself to ski patrol.<\/span><\/li>\n
Obey all ski area signage. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.<\/span><\/li>\n
Respect the safety and enjoyment of others.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1214″ img_size=”150×150″ alignment=”center” title=”Mountain Checklist “][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4”][vc_column_text]The Southern Alps of New Zealand is one of the most inhospitable mountain environments in the world, sandwiched between Antarctica and Australia our weather can be extreme, harsh and changeable. These factors also make for a varied and hazardous snowpack, increasing the risk of avalanche. So before you get amongst it check out the following information provided by the Mountain Safety Council and as a good starting point attend an avalanche awareness course as well as gathering information from books, videos and websites.<\/span><\/p>\n
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