Located at Hidden Valley a short walk upslope from the Hidden Valley Warming Hut, the avalanche beacon park is designed for backcountry enthusiasts to practice simulated avalanche searches using their own beacons/transceivers and probes. The beacon training park has eight transmitters/targets and can be setup for single or multiple scenarios.
This beacon training park is set up to be a self-serve system. There are directions on site to run several different practice scenarios, which are located at the main control station. All training park users should be familiar with avalanche rescue gear and techniques. To use the training park, users will need to bring their own avalanche beacon and probe.
A shovel is recommended while traveling in avalanche terrain, but please do not dig up the beacons in the training park.
Hidden Valley is approximately 7 miles from the Beaver Meadows and Fall River Entrances to RMNP. At an elevation of 9,240, conditions can be cold and windy. Weather can change quickly in the mountains. Protect your skin and body from cold illnesses like frostbite and hypothermia by wearing clothing designed for the conditions.
If you notice a problem with the Avalanche Beacon Training Park, contact the park's Information Office at 970-586-1206 or email us at romo_information@nps.gov.
Jeff
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