{"id":2534,"date":"2020-12-29T16:44:14","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T00:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nwac.us\/?page_id=2534"},"modified":"2021-10-13T12:17:11","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T19:17:11","slug":"backcountry-radio-channels","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nwac.us\/backcountry-radio-channels\/","title":{"rendered":"Backcountry Radio Channels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Photo: Scott Rinckenberger<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

This program is not designed, managed, or monitored by the Northwest Avalanche Center forecasters and staff.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Snoqualmie Pass Radio Areas and Map<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Program Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following radio program is a community-driven initiative intended to facilitate party-to-party communication in the backcountry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This program is NOT designed, managed, or monitored by the Northwest Avalanche Center forecasters and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following purpose and protocols have been provided by SPART to facilitate a structured approach for groups to communicate with other parties during a day in the backcountry. Please direct all comments and questions to bc_radio@kcspart.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Backcountry usage is rapidly increasing which is leading to a greater concentration of recreationists in popular zones. There have been several close calls involving multiple parties skiing on top of each other or descending complex terrain while other users are ascending. Communication about intent and location between groups may reduce the potential for accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By using pre-defined FRS radio channels to communicate at appropriate times, groups can enhance safe travel in backcountry terrain. Groups can communicate when entering in, travelling through, and exiting potentially exposed terrain. Additionally, groups will be able to share critical safety information such as avalanches, hazards, incidents, and so on to others in the area. These radio channels are not to be used in the case of an emergency. Please call 911 directly if you need rescue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be most effective, communication needs to be clear and concise. For most normal \u2018within the group\u2019 communication, it is recommended to use a second channel. This will reduce the amount of traffic on the group-to-group channels to the minimum needed for safe travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intended Uses & Radio Protocols:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Communication between multiple groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n