Replying to PSA - Backcountry Equipment

hey a little notice for all of you that may be interested. 

stevens, snoqualmie, and mission ridge patrols will have loaner backpacks for day use this year.  you can ride around at the respective resort with a fully furnished pack, all BCA equipment.  see what you like and what you don't like, to give you better ideas for when you purchase your own equipment.  its all funded by a memorial fund of sorts, with the goal being to increase the public's avalanche education. 

i think (but am not sure) that all three of those resorts should have BCA beacon basins installed at somepoint this year so you can practice your beacon skills anytime.

and don't even think about stealing one of these packs (that's to you patrick felser).