4th Annual Jared Stanley Mountain Safety Lecture

The 4th Annual Jared Stanley Mountain Safety Lecture is taking place this Dec 2 at UBC.The event is by donation and set up in remembrance of Jared Stanley who tragically lost his life backcountry skiing in 2005. The aim of the program is to educate outdoor enthusiasts about the inherit risks in the activities they undertake and what measures can be done to prevent accidents. They will also be screening A Dozen More Turns.

Despite the proximity of the North Shore Mountains to the city, these hills are a dangerous playground and have claimed numerous lives. Even the most knowledgeable and prepared of adventurers can run into difficulties, as weather conditions and terrain can be harsh and unpredictable.

The organizers of the 4th Annual Jared Stanley Mountain Safety Lecture know this first hand. Their friend and colleague, Jared Stanley, was a member of the UBC Avalanche Research Group in the Atmospheric Science program at UBC. Jared was an avid skier, and keen scientist and lost his life in January 2005 while backcountry skiing at Mount Seymour.

In an effort to educate others about best practices in backcountry recreating, his friends have set up an annual public lecture series at UBC. The 4th Annual Jared Stanley Mountain Safety Lecture will take place on Tuesday December 2, from 6 – 8 p.m., at the Geography Building at UBC (1984 West Mall). The guest speaker of this year’s talk is Kendra Wood, Senior Ranger at Garibaldi Provincial Park. Kendra is an expert on issues of backcountry safety, and she will share her knowledge and experience to help people enjoy the outdoors safely this winter.

Event title: 4th Annual Jared Stanley Mountain Safety Lecture
Date Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Time 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location UBC Geography Building, Room 100, 1984 West Mall

For more information call 604-787-6379