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San Bernardino County Sheriff’sBasic Mountaineering Course
BMC Course 09-10November 21 & 22, January 23 & 24
The Sheriff’s Basic Mountaineering Course is designed to provide a basic knowledgeconcerning the general responsibilities, the skills and abilities, and the equipment needed bysearch and rescue personnel who wish to operate in the winter alpine environment. Thecourse is broken into a classroom session (November 21 & 22) and a field session (January 23& 24).The field session provides practical exercises; scenarios and skills testing that will requirestudents to be fully equipped and prepared to operate in the alpine environment, includingan overnight bivouac.
Who Should Attend?1.
 
SAR Personnel who wish to operate in the winter alpine environment2.
 
SAR Coordinators who manage Alpine SAR Teams
Course Topics:The Human BodyNutrition and FoodTravel EquipmentSnow AnchorsSnow TravelRoped TravelAlpine LivingClothing and Sleeping SystemsPack & IncidentalsAvalanchePrerequisites:Member in Good Standing of a SAR TeamCurrent PVS Certification (prior to field session)BMC / Winter Alpine Pack (for field session)
 
SAR Course Registration form available fordownload at:www.sbsar.org(Documents)Questions and/or Out-of-County SAR Teams:SBSD SAR Coordinator: Cpl. Dan Whitten(909) 387-0678 ordwhitten@sbcsd.org 
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