WWU AS Outdoor Center to host “snow clinic” Jan. 14 and 21

January 12, 2010

The Associated Students Outdoor Center will play host to a snow clinic at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, in the OC.

The clinic, which is open to the public, will inform people of how an avalanche works, how to ski uphill and build a snow cave. OC staff will also discuss cooking, melting snow for water, shelter, clothing and safety.

Tickets cost $8 and the clinic will also be held on Jan. 21.

For more information about the event, or for disability accommodations, contact Max Wilbert at (360) 650-7677 or by e-mail at as.oc.excursions@wwu.edu.