Foolproof bc-instruction-kit

Ha ha... The ones we used for Patriot stuff wouldn't do you any good - they were made to fit around a round computer monitor.

I'd say just print up what you want, cut it to fit the back of your beacon, laminate it (can be done with clear packing tape yourself or at Alphagraphics or Kinkos or something) and then tape it on to the back of your beacon (assuming your model doesn't have buttons on the back or something). That way it's not getting lost, wet... and you'd see it as soon as you pulled the beacon out.

AH,

I got a small 3x5 laminated card printed on both sides during my avy I class. It's got what you're looking for in both text and graphics.
I'll check tonight to see how you can get a copy.

Cool.. can you scan it and mail it? (bart [at] skizone [dot] nl)

I agree with Altagirl--a reference card would be good, especially in a high-stress, but rare situation.

I know in ACLS situations there is usually an ALCS card on the crash cart with algorithms, medication dosages, etc. For your ACLS certification test, however, you obviously cannot refer to the these cards. It is not meant to be a replacement for learning the ACLS procedures. But they are best used just to jog someone's memory or give structure to such a high-stress situation. Plus, for some people the mere fact that they have a "cheat sheet" is comforting in and of itself, even if they don't use it.

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Originally posted by Beaver
You want a foolproof system? Don't be a fool and go out with gapers.

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no, thats not true, you can go out with gapers, just don't go out in avy terrain and know what you are doing

You are right-on asking and few have given you an answer. Too much fear mongering. I will discuss next post. Anyway, every EMT, Security Center, even in LAN Server Rooms you will find troubleshooting checklists and quick manuals to follow in for each type of emergency. Few can think of everything and few can think straight in a panic.

Here is and easy recipe for a waterproof and flexible 4 card set; double sided you have 8 procedures. Double the recipe and you have 16. I would reco only 1 procedure or task per card face... in bold and easy to comprehend.

- Use 3x5 index cards if your cpu printer will take them, or, use 8x11 and format to that size. You will get 4 - 3x5's on 1 - 8x11 lamination sheet. Put them back to back so you can get 8 instructions using 1 lamination sheet.
- Go to Kinko's. For about 1.35 they will put your 4 cards on 1 lam sheet. Then, use their paper cutter and cut them apart leaving 3/8 border.
- You can use their hole punch and now you can put them on a metal ring or, better yet, use a nylon cable tie.

You now have a set of cards, waterproof and flexible to put into your pack. By the way, make 2 sets so if you get trapped someone else has a set.

Fear mongering, set next post. LITT

If you all felt that way then you would not get out on the road next morning and drive to whereever. More people are killed each day in car accidents then all season in BC. Go play tennis, it is flat ground, paved and a net between opponents.

He is asking for information, but getting slammed. Makes good reading and some catchy phrases, but it doesn't drive the fear out of the experience. It piles it on. We don't need more paved ground and golf courses. We need more people to appreciate BC and not fear it.

Listen, if no one is willing to show what BC/outside the ropes is about, then we may not have any in 50 years. Giving people a taste and exposure gives them an opportunity to come to our aid in the future to keep areas open and open more terrain. Perhaps some will try a couple times and say, to much work or not my thing and head back to the resort and halfpipes. But, others you touch will may see a light and follow that spark to classes and training and reading and then, helping others.

You have had training and have some experience from what I read. You know the risks and how to minimize them. You know these friends and can assess their strengths, weaknessess and stability and dependability.

You can find low risk terrain on a low risk day to expose them. You know if someone in the group is wanting to go climb 3,000 and ski chutes then leave him/her behind. You goal should be to safely expose people to BC and let them experience the peace and beauty. You know these trip(s) objective should not be to capture the high passes, ski powder in treeless bowls 24 hours after a snowfall, on a hot sunny southern slope with newcomers. So adjust the experience accordingly and go find some peace and beauty. LITT

Thanks for the help.. (btw, tomk, thanks for the example card, it looks like my idea, but I think it could be more clear)

I've mailed with Jim Conway on this issue and he's very enthousiastic about the idea. I think we'll come up with something the next couple of weeks for preliminary testing..