Resources
Equipment available for loan to Scout and Venturer Groups
- Snow sled Fjellepulken and hauling harness - small
- Snow sled Fjellepulken and hauling harness - large
- Snow-shoes x 10 adult
- snow-shoes x 12 cub size
- Snow shovels x 10
Training only - avalanche transceiver and training kit
Cost for hire
Snow-shoes $10 per day used
Snow-Sled $20 per day used
Sow shovels free with any hire
Training avalanche transceiver $10 per day
Helpful info
- Scope of Leadership matrix
- Snowtrip Lifecycle & Decision Points
- Intro to snow camping
- Risk analysis and management sheet
- Guidelines for Queen’s Scout and VA Expeditions
- Alpine weather forecast sources
- Snow predictions and snow report sites
- Day trip gear list
- VSST First Aide Memoire
- Casualty observations record
- Driving in alpine conditions
- Skills progression on snow