Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol (TBSP.org) have created the Tahoe Backcountry Radio Program. The program allows recreational users (with a focus on skiers) in the same connected terrain to access and use common FRS radio channel(s) to communicate about avalanche conditions, coordinate travel in complex terrain and render aid in event of emergency. We are partnering with the Sierra Avalanche Center and Tahoe Backcountry Alliance.
We are modeling the program after programs in Telluride, Snoqualamie Pass and the Wasatch in Utah.
We are charging ahead with branding, creating stickers, brochures and signs after completing our community meetings the last week of September(presentation). We have finalized our zone definitions and are proceeding with roll out. Matt Steen who invented and deployed the community radio concept ten years ago in Telluride provided great insight to inform our deployment.
We will be reaching out to those who volunteered to be a trail stewards, avalanche educators and retailers. If you would like to volunteer, please complete our survey
Jamie Morgan will be presenting at the California Avalanche Workshop 10/19, sponsored by the Sierra Avalanche Center. (presentation)
Come meets us at Warren Miller’s film tour in conjunction with the National Ski Patrol (NSP) and at Mountainfilm at Palisades Tahoe 11/8. We will be giving away a Rocky Talkie Expedition Radio at each show. See the events page for details.
Tahoe Radio Zones
- View Tahoe zones map in Caltopo. It is easier to view if you change the base map to forest service.
- Other California regions Caltopo – Let us know if you would like to promote community radio in your region.
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