NSP Mountain Travel and Rescue I (MTR1) Course
October 23/24 at Ski Sawmill Ski Area, Morris, PA (www.skisawmill.com)
Instructor: Jerry Timcik
Registration by October 1 is required. Contact:
Description from the NSP Education MTR page:
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to travel and work in reasonable safety and comfort in the outdoor environment, and to be an asset to a search and/or rescue team, including possible overnight operations.
Field practice includes practice in navigation, travel, survival, basic search and/or rescue exercises, and an overnight campout.
Participants should expect to sleep outside, so should bring tent, cold weather sleeping bag, food for dinner and breakfast. Lunch will be provided by the patrol. Clothing and gear appropriate for late October weather should be worn.
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Mountain Travel and Rescue #509 ($19.50) available through the NSP website Education Programs library [More Information]
Cost: $40.00 for NSP members, $47.50 for Non-NSP members
Completion of MTR 1 counts as a Senior elective.
This course is not limited to current NSP members, those successfully completing the course will receive a certificate of completion and credential from the NSP.